CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of the Effectiveness of 2 Manual Therapies on Functional Outcome in Sub-acute and Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain

France400 participantsStarted 2014-02-17

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a standardised osteopathic manipulative treatment is more effective than a placebo of osteopathic manipulative treatment, in sub-acute and chronic non-specific low back pain on functional recovery at 3 months.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient consulting for subacute and chronic non-specific low * Male or female aged from 18 to 65 years (included) * Patient can speak and understand French * Patient giving his informed consent to participate in the study * Patient affiliated to or beneficiary of social insurance Exclusion Criteria: * Specific low-back pain caused by inflammatory, tumoral, infectious disease or a back traumatism in the 3 past months * History of back surgery and/or vertebral fracture in the previous 6 months * Presence of a motor impairment related to the reason for consultation * The patient is a student or a practitioner in manipulative therapies * Pregnancy * Inability to understand the process of the study * The patient is already included in another clinical study

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Mean improvement from baseline in mean activity limitation

Timeframe: 3 months after randomization

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02034864

SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-10-23

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.