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New treatment option for Low Back Pain
Official title Physical Exam, Static & Dynamic Ultrasound Assessment, & Treatment of Thoracolumbar Fascia (TLF) Mediated Low Back Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06818175
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This Study is for our continued study of the Thoracolumbar Fascia (TFL) in patients with and without low back pain by our experienced multidisciplinary team: Vincent Wang PhD, VT Biomedical Engineering \& Mechanics (BEAM). Albert J Kozar DO, FAOASM, R-MSK.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 50. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- ALL 18-50 year olds with No Low Back Pain (LBP); Acute LBP (\ 3 months)
You likely can't join if
- Allergy to ultrasound gel - relative, consider alternatives
- BMI: \> 30
- Pregnancy or Breastfeeding: current or remote, within the past 6 months
- Spinal Surgery: history of lower thoracic or lumbar spine: within the past year, of more than a single level of hardware. (prior single level...
- Current Low Back Pain (LBP) or Injury: severe enough to 1) limits activities of daily living, 2) limits the ability to work to less than an 8-hour...
- History of Spinal Pathology: ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis or other rheumatic diseases, spinal tumor, or spinal infection
See the full eligibility criteria
- ALL 18-50 year olds with No Low Back Pain (LBP); Acute LBP (\ 3 months)
- Allergy to ultrasound gel - relative, consider alternatives
- BMI: \> 30
- Pregnancy or Breastfeeding: current or remote, within the past 6 months
- Spinal Surgery: history of lower thoracic or lumbar spine: within the past year, of more than a single level of hardware. (prior single level microdiscectomy, laminectomy, or fusion, that is stable for 1 year or greater...
- Current Low Back Pain (LBP) or Injury: severe enough to 1) limits activities of daily living, 2) limits the ability to work to less than an 8-hour day, 3) unable to lie prone with a pillow under their abdomen/pelvis for...
- History of Spinal Pathology: ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis or other rheumatic diseases, spinal tumor, or spinal infection
- Corticosteroids: Injections into the low back or systemic medication within the last 3 months. Must be able to cease injections and/or corticosteroid medication during the study
- Medication Usage that cannot be discontinued for length study: anticoagulants, muscle relaxants
- Physical or Manual Therapy Interventions: in the last 90 days: physical therapy, acupuncture or trigger point therapy, any type of manual medicine or other bodywork treatments
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 50 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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