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NCT03758807 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

A Follow-up Comparison of Active Versus Passive Manual Therapy in Patients With Low Back Pain

A NA study of Low Back Pain and Education, sponsored by St. Ambrose University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
102
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03758807: Completed NA study of Low Back Pain and Education, sponsored by St. Ambrose University.

NCT03758807 is a NA study of Low Back Pain and Education that has completed, run by St. Ambrose University. The registered enrollment target is 102 participants, below the 503-participant average among 122 other Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (80% 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

NCT03758807, a NA study of Low Back Pain and Education, has completed, sponsored by St. Ambrose University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
102 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

To determine if there is any carry over difference between the type of education provided about common treatment techniques for patients with low back pain. This will be looked at right after treatment and when patients return on their second visit after they do a common exercise program for a few days.

Primary Outcome

Numeric Pain Rating Scale for Back Pain (0 = no pain and 10 = worst pain). The minimal detectable change (MDC) for the NPRS for low back pain is reported to be 2.0. LBP is reported to be 2.0.

Interventions

  • OTHER Manual Therapy with Traditional Biomechanical Explanation
  • OTHER Manual Therapy with Neuroplastiicity Explanation

Study Locations (1)

Iowa

  • Kevin Farrell - Davenport

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 102 participants
Start Date 2018-06-01
Est. Completion 2018-12-30
Phase NA
St. Ambrose University

6 total trials

What the finished NCT03758807 record still lists

NCT03758807 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 102 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 503-participant average among 122 other Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (80% lower).

The record links to 3 conditions, with Low Back Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Manual Therapy with Traditional Biomechanical Explanation is the first listed.

NCT03758807 reports a single indexed study location in Iowa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03758807 about?

NCT03758807 is a clinical study titled "A Follow-up Comparison of Active Versus Passive Manual Therapy in Patients With Low Back Pain". To determine if there is any carry over difference between the type of education provided about common treatment techniques for patients with low back pain. This will be looked at right after treatment and when patients return on their second visit after they do a common exercise program for a few d...

What is the current status of trial NCT03758807?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 102 participants. The study started on 2018-06-01. Estimated completion is 2018-12-30.

What conditions does trial NCT03758807 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Low Back Pain, Education, Manual Therapy.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03758807?

The interventions under investigation include: Manual Therapy with Traditional Biomechanical Explanation (OTHER), Manual Therapy with Neuroplastiicity Explanation (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03758807?

This trial is sponsored by St. Ambrose University, which has 6 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03758807 being conducted?

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

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Where NCT03758807's enrollment target sits among peer trials

102 55th of 122 higher than 67 of 122 other Low 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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