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NCT03483714 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Muscle Activation Characteristics During Spinal Manipulation in Healthy and Low Back Pain Participants

A clinical trial of Back Pain, sponsored by University of Denver.

Completed
Registry status
60
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03483714: Completed study of Back Pain, sponsored by University of Denver.

NCT03483714 is a study of Back Pain that has completed, run by University of Denver. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 141-participant average among 37 other Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (57% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03483714, a study of Back Pain, has completed, sponsored by University of Denver.

COMPLETED
Registry status
60 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

To characterize muscle activity through electromyography (EMG) of the lumbar spine during high velocity, low amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation according to parameters of practitioner contact (location, applied force) in healthy participants and two categories of low back pain participants.

Primary Outcome

Muscle activity of the lumbar spinal musculature as measured by both surface and indwelling electromyography. Total response expressed as a percentage of muscles "on".

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Spinal Manipulation

Study Locations (1)

Colorado

  • University of Denver - Denver

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 60 participants
Start Date 2011-02-01
Est. Completion 2015-11-05
University of Denver

13 total trials

What the finished NCT03483714 record still lists

NCT03483714 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 141-participant average among 37 other Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (57% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Back Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Spinal Manipulation is the first listed.

NCT03483714 reports a single indexed study location in Colorado.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03483714 about?

NCT03483714 is a clinical study titled "Muscle Activation Characteristics During Spinal Manipulation in Healthy and Low Back Pain Participants". To characterize muscle activity through electromyography (EMG) of the lumbar spine during high velocity, low amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation according to parameters of practitioner contact (location, applied force) in healthy participants and two categories of low back pain participants.

What is the current status of trial NCT03483714?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2011-02-01. Estimated completion is 2015-11-05.

What conditions does trial NCT03483714 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Back Pain.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03483714?

The interventions under investigation include: Spinal Manipulation (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03483714?

This trial is sponsored by University of Denver, which has 13 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03483714 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Colorado. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT03483714's enrollment target sits among peer trials

60 26th of 37 higher than 10 of 37 other Back Pain trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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