Description Module

Description Module

The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.

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Description Module


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NCT ID: NCT00165893
Brief Summary: This study is looking at a new machine called the Accu-Spina which administers internal disc decompression by following a computer program. This non-surgical treatment (similar to traction) is being compared to a rigorous physical therapy program.
Detailed Description: This study is a randomized trial where out of every 3 people, 2 will receive IDD therapy and 1 will have standardized physical therapy. Patients are given surveys to complete that ask about how their back pain is affecting their quality of life before starting treatment, 6 weeks after starting treatment, and 3, 6, and 12 months after starting treatment. If at the 6 week point, the patient and doctor do not think the current treatment is working well enough, the patient is given the option to try the other treatment.
Study: NCT00165893
Study Brief:
Protocol Section: NCT00165893