Osteopathic treatment for chronic low back pain in veterans
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to standard VA care helps reduce chronic low back pain. OMT involves a healthcare provider using their hands to move and stretch muscles and joints.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and a VA patient.
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months, on at least half the days in the past 6 months.
- Your average pain level in the last week is 3 or higher on a 0-10 scale.
- You have not had back surgery or a spinal fracture in the past year.
- You are not currently involved in workers' compensation or litigation for back pain.
- You have not received hands-on treatments for your back (like OMT, chiropractic, or physical therapy) in the last 3 months.
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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