Musculoskeletal EquilibriumNCT00497718
The Effect of Chiropractic Manipulation on Spine-related Pain and Balance in Older Adults
A study testing Chiropractic Manipulation in people with Musculoskeletal Equilibrium and Back Pain, run by Cleveland Chiropractic College at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The effect of chiropractic manipulation on spine-related pain and balance in older adults. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Musculoskeletal Equilibrium, Back Pain
- What is being tested?
- Chiropractic Manipulation
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- How many people
- 75 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Feb 2007to Dec 2008
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 60 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged 60 or older
- spine-related pain of >3 months duration (by self-report).
Who cannot join
- 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.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Cleveland Chiropractic College Health Center
Kansas City, Missouri, 64131
About this study
The effect of chiropractic manipulation on spine-related pain and balance in older adults.
Read the detailed description
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.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Equilibrium, Back Pain
- Being tested
- Chiropractic Manipulation
- Medical subject headings
- Back Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Chiropractic ManipulationProcedure or surgery
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Test various recruitment methodologies.
Measured: Through December 2008
Describe baseline characteristics of enrolled patients.
Measured: Through December 2008
Assess patient outcomes in terms of balance, neck or back pain, and dizziness
Measured: Through December 2008
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Jul 2007 (estimated)
- Study startFeb 2007
- Primary completionDec 2008
- Study completionDec 2008
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Musculoskeletal EquilibriumStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cleveland Chiropractic College
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Cheryl Hawk, D.C., Ph.D., Principal investigator, Cleveland Chiropractic College
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00497718
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB-02142007
- Status last verified
- Apr 2010
- First submitted
- 5 Jul 2007
- Last updated
- 20 Apr 2010
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Apr 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Chiropractic Manipulation on Spine-related Pain and Balance in Older Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00497718
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB-02142007
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Equilibrium, Back Pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cleveland Chiropractic CollegeUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Feb 2007
- Primary completion
- Dec 2008 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2008 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Jul 2007 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The effect of chiropractic manipulation on spine-related pain and balance in older adults.
Detailed description
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Aged 60 or older
- spine-related pain of >3 months duration (by self-report).
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- 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.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic Manipulation | Procedure or surgery | – |
Primary outcome
Test various recruitment methodologies.
Time frame: Through December 2008
Describe baseline characteristics of enrolled patients.
Time frame: Through December 2008
Assess patient outcomes in terms of balance, neck or back pain, and dizziness
Time frame: Through December 2008
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Apr 2010.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Cheryl Hawk, D.C., Ph.D. principal investigator
Cleveland Chiropractic College
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Chiropractic Manipulation in people with Musculoskeletal Equilibrium and Back Pain, run by Cleveland Chiropractic College at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Apr 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Test various recruitment methodologies. (time frame: Through December 2008). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Apr 2010.