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Implementation of the MAINTAIN Instrument for Patients With Dysfunctional Spinal Pain

Canada220 participantsStarted 2023-11-20

Plain-language summary

Previous studies showed that some back pain patients (with specific characteristics) present less days with pain when treated with chiropractic maintenance care. A clinical instrument (called MAINTAIN instrument) was developed to identify those patients who would benefit from chiropractic maintenance care. This study will investigate the impact of using the MAINTAIN instrument in clinical practice. This study will help to improve clinical care of patients with back and neck pain by providing them with more individualized care.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with spinal pain (neck, mid-back, and/or low back) of recurrent (not the first episode) and significant (more than 30 days in the past 12 months) character * No pain episode in the past 3 months * Access to a mobile phone and email. * Ability to send and receive SMS (text messages). Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Serious pathology (e.g., acute trauma, cancer, infection, cauda equina, osteoporosis, vertebral fractures) * Contraindications to manual therapy * Specific spinal conditions (e.g., radiculopathy, spinal stenosis)

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?

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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

Number of days with activity-limiting pain

Timeframe: 12-months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05350254

SponsorCanadian Memorial Chiropractic College

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-02

Contact for this trial

Martha Funabashi, PhD

647 805 2024 mfunabashi@cmcc.ca

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