Spinal adjustments and Self-Care may keep back pain from becoming chronic

NCT ID NCT03581123

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at 1000 adults with a new flare-up of low back pain who were at risk for long-term disability. Researchers compared spinal manipulation plus guided self-care against standard medical care. The goal was to see if these treatments could reduce pain and disability over a year.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Minnesota

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219, United States

  • University of Washington

    Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

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