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| 15148 |
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| Name | Class |
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| Osteopathic Heritage Foundations | OTHER |
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This is a pilot project intended to determine the feasibility of detecting soft tissue changes in response to osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). MRIs of the lumbar and pelvic regions of low back pain (LBP) patients will be taken once before and at two different time points after OMT. Images obtained will be quantitatively analyzed for changes in the volumes of back muscles and for changes (T2 signals) indicative of activity levels or pathological conditions. Electromyography (EMG) will be used as an independent measure of back muscle activity for comparison with MRI results.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| MOT | Other | Treatment will focus on the thoracolumbar junction, L5, the sacrum, and the pubes. Treatment will primarily utilize two techniques, muscle energy and ligamentous-articular release, but will be tailored to the findings of the individual patient. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| osteopathic manipulative treatment | Other | Treatment will focus on the thoracolumbar junction, L5, the sacrum, and the pubes. Treatment will primarily utilize two techniques, muscle energy and ligamentous-articular release, but will be tailored to the findings of the individual patient. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| MRI T2 signal changes | within 72 hours |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| MRI anatomic changes and EMG changes | within 72 hours |
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Inclusion criteria:
Exclusion criteria:
History of any spinal injuries/surgeries
Positive findings of frank neurological signs during physical exam
Any other orthopedic or neurological impairment
Unsuitable for MRI imaging:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| John N Howell, PhD | Ohio University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Ohio University | Athens | Ohio | 45701 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D017116 | Low Back Pain |
| ID | Term |
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| D001416 | Back Pain |
| D010146 | Pain |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
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| ID | Term |
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| D026301 | Manipulation, Osteopathic |
| ID | Term |
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| D026201 | Musculoskeletal Manipulations |
| D000529 | Complementary Therapies |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D026741 | Physical Therapy Modalities |
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| D013568 |
| Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D012046 | Rehabilitation |