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NCT Number: NCT00497718

The Effect of Chiropractic Manipulation on Spine-related Pain and Balance in Older Adults

The effect of chiropractic manipulation on spine-related pain and balance in older adults.

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Key information

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Equilibrium Back Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

60 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Cleveland Chiropractic College Health Center

Kansas City, Missouri, 64131, United States

About this study

Chronic pain and risk factors for falls in older adults are significant public health issues. In order to evaluate an appropriate role for chiropractic in managing these problems in the population, this pilot cohort study will take multiple measurements, both self-reported and functional, on a sample of older adults with chronic spine-related pain who are recruited from the local community and receive chiropractic care in the Cleveland Chiropractic College health center over a four-week period.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged 60 or older
  • spine-related pain of >3 months duration (by self-report).

Exclusion criteria

  • Non-ambulatory
  • chiropractic care or physical therapy within the past month (by self report)
  • contraindications to manipulation, as determined by the clinician through physical exam and x-rays (if indicated)
  • absence of indications for CMT, as determined by the clinician through history, physical exam, orthopedic tests, and static and motion palpation
  • unable to understand English adequately to complete study forms.

Treatment and study plan

Chiropractic manipulation

Procedure

Primary outcomes

  1. Test various recruitment methodologies.

    Time frame: Through December 2008

  2. Describe baseline characteristics of enrolled patients.

    Time frame: Through December 2008

  3. Assess patient outcomes in terms of balance, neck or back pain, and dizziness

    Time frame: Through December 2008

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cleveland Chiropractic College

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Jul 9, 2007
Registry last updated
Apr 20, 2010

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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