Chiropractic care to help reduce opioid use for chronic back or neck pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding chiropractic care to usual medical care can help patients with chronic back or neck pain reduce their opioid use. It is a small feasibility study to see if a larger trial is possible.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older with chronic back or neck pain lasting at least 12 weeks.
- You are currently prescribed opioid pain medication (at least 50 mg of morphine equivalent daily) for 3 months or more.
- You want to reduce your opioid dose.
- You are not currently receiving chiropractic care.
- You do not have certain serious spine conditions (like cancer, infection, or fracture).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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