Status:
TERMINATED
Low Back Study to Compare Traditional Physical Therapy With Combined Therapy Protocol
Lead Sponsor:
Michael Wilson & Associates Health Care Consulting, LLC
Collaborating Sponsors:
Pneumex Corporation
Conditions:
Radiculopathy
Low Back Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
25-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The most common chronic low back pain conditions are a consequence of disc disease as well as muscular and bony etiologies. The discs degenerate and weaken, bulge and are pushed into the space contain...
Detailed Description
Patients will be placed randomly in the control group and will receive 10 weeks of standard physical therapy or in the study group and receive an equivalent 10 weeks therapy utilizing vibration, unwei...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- MRI of the lumbar spine showing symptoms and severity to qualify for surgery
- 25 to 65 years of age
- Diagnosis of low back pain for 3-12 months
- Potential surgical candidates but not mandatory
Exclusion
- any medical or physical conditions deemed unacceptable by the participants physician or health care provider
- Evidence of progressive or debilitative medical conditions i.e. metastatic cancer, major stroke, crippling arthritis, unstable angina, orthostatic hypotension, hemiplegia, multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease.
- Any condition that would preclude the additional burden of a repeat MRI or preclude active involvement in the protocol or physical therapy
- Active use of tobacco products
- Prior back surgery
- Pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01236092
Start Date
April 1 2011
End Date
December 1 2013
Last Update
April 8 2015
Active Locations (1)
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St. Luke's Rhabilitation Institute and Revita Back
Spokane, Washington, United States, 99204