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Veterans with back pain may get relief from hands-on therapy in new VA study

NCT ID NCT07161661

Symptom relief Sponsor: Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether adding Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) — a hands-on technique using stretching and gentle pressure — to usual VA care can improve outcomes for veterans and service members with chronic low back pain. About 48 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard VA care alone or standard care plus OMT. The goal is to measure pain levels and daily function to see if the added therapy makes a difference.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 48 people

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Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

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Lead sponsor

A government agency

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age and older * Seeking care for LBP from a participating VA clinic * Able to follow study protocol * Willing to be randomized to Usual VA Care or Usual VA Care + OMT * Individuals with pain primarily in the LBP region lasting \> 3 months and present on at least half the days during the past 6 months * Pain rating over the past 7 days equal to or greater than 3/10 as indicated on the Numeric Rating Scale for Pain Exclusion Criteria: * Signs of serious pathology as a cause of LBP * Underlying systemic or inflammatory conditions * Neurological diseases * Pregnancy * Previous back surgery or spinal fracture within the past year * Active workers' compensation or litigation for back pain * Any conditions impeding study protocol implementation or contraindication to OMT * No PM\&R, OMT, chiropractic, or physical treatment where manual techniques are utilized within last 3mo

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Conditions

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Low Back Pain

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Chronic low back pain (CLBP) Low back pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, PM&R Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Hines, Illinois, 60141, United States

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