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Evaluation of the Short-term Effectiveness of Spinal Manipulation to Treat Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain.

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nฤซmes
NCT07403500 on ClinicalTrials.gov โ†—
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Low back pain is the second most common reason for medical consultation in France and affects 60 to 80% of the working population. Patients with acute episodes of non-specific low back pain recover within 6 to 8 weeks, but recurrence is common and 7 to 10% of patients will experience persistent pain and disability for more than 3 months. Given their low efficacy and the risks associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or opioids (nearly 60% of all opioids prescribed in the United States), the scientific literature does not support the use of pharmacological treatments. The international recommendations strongly suggest using non-pharmacological therapies, including physical exercise, rehabilitation, and spinal manipulation.Spinal manipulation (SM) is a common choice of therapy in primary care. In the patient's imagination "getting manipulated when in pain leads to heavy use of

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients seeking treatment for low back pain present for less than 3 months, with an average intensity greater than 50 on a visual analog scale of 0-100 in the previous 48 hours. * Patients able to complete online questionnaires. * Patients who have given their free and informed consent. * Patients who are affiliated with or beneficiaries of a health insurance plan. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a history of back surgery, undergoing corticosteroid or morphine treatment, with acute or chronic inflammatory diseases, with psychiatric illness, or with low back pain lasting more than 3 months. * Patients who have already undergone spinal manipulation for low back pain with the investigator. * Patients participating or having participated in a therapeutic or drug study in the 3 months prior to their inclusion in this protocol. * Patients in a period of exclusion determined by another study. * Patients under legal protection, guardianship, or conservatorship. * Patients unable to give their consent. * Patients for whom it is impossible to provide informed consent. * Pregnant or breastfeeding patients.
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What it tests

  • Spinal or peripheral manipulation of the lower back to treat lower back pain
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Where

1 site
Nimes University Hospital
Nรฎmes, France
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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