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Muscle Activation Characteristics During Spinal Manipulation in Healthy and Low Back Pain Participants
NCT03483714 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Spinal Manipulation
Study Locations (1)
Colorado
- University of Denver — Denver
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2011-02-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-11-05 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03483714
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03483714 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Denver, which has 5 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
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. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03483714 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Colorado. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
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. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03483714?
The interventions under investigation include: Spinal Manipulation (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03483714?
This trial is sponsored by University of Denver, which has 5 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
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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