Back pain breakthrough? study tests chiropractic and Self-Care to stop pain becoming chronic
NCT ID NCT03581123
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 1,000 adults with acute low back pain who were at risk of it becoming chronic. Researchers tested whether spinal manipulation therapy combined with guided self-care (like pain education and lifestyle advice) works better than standard medical care. The treatments lasted up to eight weeks, and participants were followed for a year to see if their pain and disability improved.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Spinal manipulation therapy and supported self-management (behavioral strategies, lifestyle advice, pain education)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a simple, non-drug way to stop short-term back pain from turning into long-term disability.
What could go wrong
The trial is completed, but results may not apply to everyone with back pain. Benefits may be modest and depend on patient engagement with self-care.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for LOW BACK PAIN, MECHANICAL are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
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