An interventional study of Lumbar traction in Low Back Pain, sponsored by Texas Woman's University. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-09-19.
Sponsored by Texas Woman's University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Diagnostic
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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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.
Other: Lumbar traction
Lumbar traction is used to decompress the spinal structures and relieve pressure and may stretch the spine.
Change in Disability
Modified Oswestry Disability Index
Time frame: 14 days
Change in Pain
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Time frame: 14 days
Change in perceived outcome
Global Rating of Change
Time frame: 14 days
Plan to share: No
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