Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:35 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:35 AM
NCT ID:
NCT04646018
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this experiment is to determine the effects of a non-thrust manipulation procedure on muscle function, spinal mobility, and pain level on those experiencing low back pain (LBP) in a sample of individuals who identify English as their primary language. The rationale for this language criterion is provided in Section 9:F of this application. Muscle function will be measured via the muscle thickness of a deep spinal stabilizing muscle (multifidus, MF) while in both a resting state and during a maximum voluntary contraction (MVC). Spinal mobility will be measured as the active range of motion of both forward and backward trunk bending. Pain level will be a self-report measure recorded during rest and active range of motion.
Hypothesis 1: A non-thrust manipulation procedure will increase the thickness of the sacral multifidus both at rest and during a maximum voluntary contraction
Hypothesis 2: A non-thrust manipulation procedure will result in greater low back active range of motion.
Hypothesis 3: A non-thrust manipulation procedure will result in a reduction in the participant's self-reported pain levels both at rest and during active range of motion movements.
Detailed Description:
The proposed study aims to determine if the impact of a newly-described manual procedure, that includes a non-thrust force applied to the low back region, has an impact on patient centered-outcomes. Rehabilitation Ultrasound Imaging (RUSI) will be used to determine MF muscle thickness (MT) at rest and during a maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) immediately following application of the manual procedure.
Study:
NCT04646018
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT04646018