Clinical Trial

Chronic Low Back Pain and Osteopathic Manipulation Treatment

Recruiting
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Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if adding Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) to the usual medical care provided at the VA (usual VA care) improves treatment outcomes in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP). OMT is a set of hands-on techniques a doctor uses to move a patient's muscles and joints which include stretching, gentle pressure, resistance and applying forces to specific areas of the body. This feasibility clinical trial aims to learn about the treatment effects (e.g., effect sizes) of adding OMT to the usual medical care provided at the VA (Usual VA Care) in individuals with LBP.
Protocol Amendment History 2 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 2 times since 2025-09-02; most recent amendment 2026-05-21.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-10-08
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07161661
Lead Sponsor Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
Collaborators: Michigan State University
Conditions Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), Low Back Pain
Enrollment 48 participants
Start Date 2026-03-02
Primary Completion 2027-08-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-08-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-22