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NCT07161661 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Chronic Low Back Pain and Osteopathic Manipulation Treatment
A NA study of Low Back Pain and Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), sponsored by Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 48
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT07161661: Recruiting NA study of Low Back Pain and Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), sponsored by Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.
NCT07161661 is a NA study of Low Back Pain and Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) that is actively recruiting participants, run by Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 48 participants, below the 503-participant average among 122 other Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT07161661, a NA study of Low Back Pain and Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 48 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if adding Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) to the usual medical care provided at the VA (usual VA care) improves treatment outcomes in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP). OMT is a set of hands-on techniques a doctor uses to move a patient's muscles and joints which include stretching, gentle pressure, resistance and applying forces to specific areas of the body. This feasibility clinical trial aims to learn about the treatment effects (e.g., effect sizes) of adding OMT to the usual medical care provided at the VA (Usual VA Care) in individuals with LBP.
Primary Outcome
A numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) question adapted by the BACPAC to obtain pain rating for over last 7 days.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Usual VA Care
- PROCEDURE Osteopathic manipulative treatment
Study Locations (1)
Illinois
- Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, PM&R Clinic - Hines
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 48 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-11-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-08-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT07161661 shows while recruiting
NCT07161661 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 48 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 503-participant average among 122 other Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Low Back Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Usual VA Care is the first listed.
NCT07161661 reports a single indexed study location in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07161661 about?
NCT07161661 is a clinical study titled "Chronic Low Back Pain and Osteopathic Manipulation Treatment". The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if adding Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) to the usual medical care provided at the VA (usual VA care) improves treatment outcomes in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP). OMT is a set of hands-on techniques a doctor uses to move a patient'...
What is the current status of trial NCT07161661?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 48 participants. The study started on 2025-11-01. Estimated completion is 2027-08-31.
What conditions does trial NCT07161661 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Low Back Pain, Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP).
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07161661?
The interventions under investigation include: Usual VA Care (PROCEDURE), Osteopathic manipulative treatment (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07161661?
This trial is sponsored by Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, which has 3 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT07161661 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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