Spinal manipulation for back pain: MRI brain study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests how spinal manipulation therapy affects brain activity to relieve pain from a herniated disc. It uses MRI scans to understand why this treatment works and may help people who have had back pain for at least 2 weeks.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with a herniated disc in your lower back.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old and right-handed.
- Your back pain has lasted more than 2 weeks and is moderate to severe.
- You have not taken any pain relievers, nerve medications, or sedatives in the past month.
- You have not had any other back treatments, like chiropractic or physical therapy, in the past month.
- You are able to have an MRI scan (no metal implants or claustrophobia).
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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