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Study NCT ID:
NCT00371384
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2017-10-13
First Post:
2006-08-31
Brief Title:
Effect of Massage on Chronic Low Back Pain
Sponsor:
Kaiser Permanente
Organization:
Kaiser Permanente
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effect of Massage on Chronic Low Back Pain
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2017-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of two types of massage therapy for treating chronic low back pain
Detailed Description:
Americans are increasingly seeking care from massage therapists for relief of chronic back pain However while initial studies suggest that massage is beneficial for back pain we have no information about which of the many types of massage is most helpful We will be conducting a study that compares two distinct therapeutic massage protocols with each other and with usual care for treating chronic back pain This study is designed to determine which of these massage protocols will be most effective in reducing pain and increasing functionality in people with low back pain 399 Group Health members with non-specific low back pain lasting at least 3 months will be randomized to one of the two massage groups or to a control group that receives no treatment beyond their usual care Massage therapists will provide each participant with 10 treatments over 10 weeks The primary outcomes function and bothersomeness of low back pain will be assessed before treatment begins and 10 26 and 52 weeks after randomization by interviewers who do not know which treatment the participant received The results of this study will clarify the value of two different types of massage for treating one of the most common challenging and expensive health problems plaguing developed countries The findings will help physicians make informed and confident referrals consumers and insurers make safe and cost-effective choices and massage schools make responsible curriculum decisions
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| R01AT001927 | NIH | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR01AT001927 |