New study aims to boost chiropractic referrals for back pain in underserved clinics
NCT ID NCT06104605
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests ways to help primary care doctors refer more patients with low back pain to chiropractors. It will take place in three community health centers serving underserved populations. The approach includes educational materials for patients, training sessions for doctors, and easier electronic referral systems. The goal is to see if these strategies increase the number of people who get chiropractic care.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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3 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion criteria for CHCs: * Be a CHC in the Boston area with primary care * Agree to participate in study Inclusion criteria for PCPs: * Work at a participating CHC * Be an MD, doctor of osteopathy (DO), nurse practitioner (NP), or physician assistant (PA) Inclusion criteria for patients with LBP: * Has PCP at participating CHC * Has LBP diagnosis * Is 18 years of age or older Exclusion criteria for CHCs: * There are no exclusion criteria Exclusion criteria for PCPs: * There are no exclusion criteria Exclusion criteria for patients with LBP: * There are no exclusion criteria for adult patients with LBP
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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