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The objective in this study is to determine the predictive validity of a set of special clinical tests in identifying those who will respond to lumbar traction
The objective in this study is to determine the predictive validity of a set of special clinical tests in identifying those who will respond to lumbar traction. The central hypothesis of this pilot study is that a cluster of lumbopelvic stress tests will be able to identify a subgroup of patients with low back pain who will respond favorably to mechanical lumbar traction. If these clinical tests can identify a subgroup of patients with low back pain who respond favorably to lumbar traction, additional studies, including randomized clinical trials will be necessary to further test and validate the use of this cluster of clinical tests. The rationale for this research is to examine the connection between provocative lumbar compression testing and lumbar traction as a means of decompression
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traction | Experimental | Intermittent lumbar traction will be performed in the prone position for 3 x 15-minute sessions at 40% of the participants body weight and will be adjusted based on the participants response. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbar traction | Other | Lumbar traction is used to decompress the spinal structures and relieve pressure and may stretch the spine. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in Disability | Modified Oswestry Disability Index | 14 days |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in Pain | Numeric Pain Rating Scale | 14 days |
| Change in perceived outcome | Global Rating of Change | 14 days |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Texas Woman's University-Dallas | Dallas | Texas | 75235 | 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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Investigator is blinded to intervention
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| D013568 |
| Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |