Can MRI predict which back pain patients will benefit from physical therapy?

NCT ID NCT04134910

First seen Apr 01, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study aimed to see if MRI scans could show changes in spinal discs after physical therapy and predict which Veterans with back pain would improve. It was withdrawn before enrolling any participants. The goal was to help understand why physical therapy works for some but not others.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104-4551, United States

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