How many chiropractic visits work best for Veterans' back pain?
NCT ID NCT04087291
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This completed study looked at how different amounts of chiropractic care affect chronic low back pain in 766 veterans. In the first phase, participants received either 1-5 or 8-12 visits over 10 weeks. Then, some continued with monthly maintenance visits for 10 months. The goal was to see which dose best reduces pain and disability, and how it affects overall healthcare use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- chiropractic care (spinal manipulation, myofascial therapy, exercise, education)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help determine the optimal number of chiropractic visits for managing chronic low back pain in veterans, potentially improving care guidelines.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed pragmatic trial, so results are available. However, findings may not apply to non-veterans or those with different back pain causes. The study compares doses, not chiropractic versus no treatment.
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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
Locations
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Iowa City VA Health Care System
Iowa City, Iowa, 52246, United States
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Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417, United States
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System
West Haven, Connecticut, 06516, United States
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VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System
Los Angeles, California, 90073, United States
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