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NCT Number: NCT00410397

The Use of Manual Therapy to Treat Low-Back and Hip Pain

Low back pain (LBP) is a common problem in the adult population with many approaches to treatment, but no clear answer. One of the causes of LBP, musculoskeletal pain, can be triggered by spasm of the deep muscles of the back and pelvis. This study, therefore, focuses on treating pelvic muscle pain as a way of lessening LBP.

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Key information

Conditions

Low Back Pain Back Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74107, United States

About this study

Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) is a well-researched standard of care in the treatment of low back pain (LBP). Under the heading of OMM, many different modalities exist to decrease a patient's somatic dysfunction. Among the most commonly used are high velocity (thrusting through an immobilized joint) and muscle energy (engaging a restrictive barrier using the patient's own strength).

Although a very common complaint, there is no exact etiology for LBP. Many different theories exist, including postural disturbances, leg length discrepancies, and even genetic predispositions. A study in Spine finds that among those with chronic LBP there is a subgroup of people with reduced hip flexion, and concludes that hip motion should be considered in treatment of patients with LBP. Currently, there exists no research on the manipulation of hip flexors in the treatment of LBP. This study, therefore, will test the efficacy of OMM on the deep pelvic musculature as a way of decreasing LBP.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Written informed consent
  • Age-older than 18 years and younger than 65 years
  • Lumbopelvic pain

Exclusion criteria

  • Cardiovascular disease (heart-failure, myocardial infarction, hypertension)
  • Diabetes
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Chronic Illness
  • Pregnancy-self reported
  • Neurodegenerative Disease
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Metastatic Cancer

Treatment and study plan

Osteopathic manipulative medicine

Procedure

Pelvic balancing, myofascial release of the anterior pelvis.

Sham manipulation

Procedure

Neutral positional, gentle palpation

Primary outcomes

  1. Reduction in low back pain on a 1-10 scale.

    Time frame: Immediately following treatment.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Reduction in low back pain on a 0-10 scale.

    Time frame: 6-8 hours after treatment.

  2. Reduction in low back pain on a 0-10 scale.

    Time frame: After four weeks of therapy.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Use of Myofascial Release in Lumbopelvic Pain

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2007
Study completion
2007
First posted
Dec 12, 2006
Registry last updated
Jan 15, 2008

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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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