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Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Optimization of Spinal Manipulative Therapy Protocols

NCT02868034
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
SMT, Mobilizing Exercises, Activation Exercises, SMT extended
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Utah
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
273 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Salt Lake City, Utah
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 16, 2023 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling Versus Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache

NCT02373605
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Conditions
Cervicogenic Headaches
Interventions
Dry Needling,Thrust Manipulation, Exercise,Non-thrust Mobilization
Other
Lead sponsor
Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
142 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Montgomery, Alabama
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 5, 2018 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Phase 2Phase 3 Interventional

Dose of Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Low Back Pain

NCT00376350
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
Spinal Manipulation, Light Massage, Pulsed Ultrasound
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Western States
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
400 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2007 – 2011
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Portland, Oregon
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 23, 2015 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

A Comparison of Two Different Methods of Physical Therapy to Treat Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain

NCT02060617
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
Patient Education, Manual therapy of the thoracolumbosacral spine and hips, Motor control exercises, Treatment-Based Classification intervention
Behavioral · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Hendricks Regional Health
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
23 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Plainfield, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 28, 2016 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Phase 1Phase 2 Interventional

Cervicogenic Headache Dose-Response

NCT01530321
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Conditions
Cervicogenic Headache
Interventions
Spinal Manipulation, Light Massage
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Western States
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
256 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2016
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Bloomington, Minnesota • Portland, Oregon
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 19, 2018 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Veterans Response to Dosage in Chiropractic Therapy

NCT04087291
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Conditions
Low Back Pain, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Veterans Health
Interventions
Chiropractic Care
Other
Lead sponsor
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
766 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2025
U.S. locations
4
States / cities
Los Angeles, California • West Haven, Connecticut • Iowa City, Iowa + 1 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 10, 2026 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Suspended Not applicable Interventional

A Comparison of Two Thoracic Manipulation Techniques to Improve Neck Pain

NCT02972710
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Conditions
Neck Pain
Interventions
Supine thoracic spine thrust manipulation, Seated thoracic spine thrust manipulation
Other
Lead sponsor
Northern Arizona University
Other
Eligibility
20 Years to 50 Years
Enrollment
76 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Flagstaff, Arizona
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 12, 2018 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Manipulation Effects on Abdominal Muscles

NCT01745939
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
Lumbar Manipulation, Sham manipulation
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
12 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2012 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Las Vegas, Nevada
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 4, 2014 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Validating a Clinical Prediction Rule to Guide Manual Therapy and Exercise for Neck Pain Relief

NCT06906107
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Conditions
Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, Neck Pain Treatment, Cervicalgia
Interventions
Cervical Manipulation, Exercise, Mobilization
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Baylor University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
160 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2026
U.S. locations
4
States / cities
Rochester, Minnesota • Syracuse, New York • Waco, Texas + 1 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 13, 2026 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional

Assessing Patient Response to Therapeutic Exercise Based on Clinical Prediction Rule (CPR) for Spinal Manipulation

NCT00916734
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
MDT (McKenzie Method), Spinal thrust manipulation
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Daemen College
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
31 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2007 – 2009
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Amherst, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 4, 2011 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Effect of Joint Mobilization in the Treatment of Chronic Ankle Instability

NCT01438905
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Conditions
Ankle Sprain
Interventions
Small amplitude (Grade IV) mobilization, High velocity, low amplitude (Grade V) mobilization
Other
Lead sponsor
Creighton University
Other
Eligibility
19 Years to 45 Years · Male only
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2011 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Omaha, Nebraska
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 22, 2018 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Assessment of Chiropractic Treatment: Strength and Balance

NCT02670148
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
Chiropractic manipulative therapy
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Ian Coulter
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 40 Years
Enrollment
110 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2016 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pensacola, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 27, 2019 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional

Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Vulvar Pain

NCT04016467
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Conditions
Vulvodynia, Perineal Pain, Vulvar Pain
Interventions
Thoracic manipulation, Sham thoracic treatment
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 40 Years · Female only
Enrollment
2 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Copperas Cove, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 15, 2024 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

The Effect of Thoracic Spine Manipulation on Peripheral Neurodynamic Mobility

NCT02842918
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Conditions
Musculoskeletal Manipulations
Interventions
Spinal Manual Therapy, Spinal Range of Motion
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Shenandoah University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
43 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2016 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Winchester, Virginia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 24, 2017 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Neuroendocrine Changes in Cervical Spinal Manipulation and Mobilization Non-specific Mechanical Neck Pain

NCT04911608
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Conditions
Neck Pain
Interventions
cervical spinal manipulation, cervical spinal mobilization
Other
Lead sponsor
Loma Linda University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2021 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Loma Linda, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 19, 2023 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Effects of a Thoracic Manipulation on Hip Adductor, Extensor, and Latissimus Dorsi Force in Those With Adductor Weakness

NCT06534931
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Conditions
Muscle Weakness
Interventions
High velocity low amplitude thoracic spine manipulation, Sham
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of New England
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2021 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Portland, Maine
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 1, 2024 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Effect of Lumbar Manipulation on Intervertebral Motion, Pain, and Disability

NCT06294132
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
Lumbar Manipulation, Sham Lumbar Manipulation
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Ithaca College
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Ithaca, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 7, 2024 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling and Spinal Manipulation vs. Conventional PT for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

NCT03167736
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Conditions
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Interventions
electric dry needling, manipulation, conventional physical therapy
Other
Lead sponsor
Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Other
Eligibility
50 Years and older
Enrollment
128 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Canton, Georgia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 11, 2024 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Effects of Chiropractic Care on Cytokine Levels in Multiple Sclerosis

NCT04972929
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Conditions
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
Interventions
Spinal Manipulation, Sham Spinal Manipulation
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 55 Years
Enrollment
26 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Birmingham, Alabama
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 19, 2026 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Cervical and Upper Thoracic Mobilization and Manipulation for Mechanical Neck Pain

NCT02036905
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Conditions
Neck Pain
Interventions
Cervical and thoracic mobilization, cervical and thoracic manipulation
Other
Lead sponsor
Youngstown State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
20 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2015
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Solon, Ohio • Havertown, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 25, 2016 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Effects of Lumbopelvic Manipulation on Neuromuscular Activity of Back & Hip Muscles in Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain

NCT01861418
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Conditions
Chronic Low Back Pain
Interventions
Lumbopelvic Manipulation, Sham manipulation
Other
Lead sponsor
Texas Woman's University
Other
Eligibility
20 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
52 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2013 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Dallas, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 11, 2017 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

The RELIEF Study - Researching the Effectiveness of Lumbar Interventions for Enhancing Function

NCT01854892
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
Manipulation, Mobilization, Laser Therapy
Other
Lead sponsor
Ohio University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 45 Years
Enrollment
162 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Athens, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 11, 2017 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Effects of Manual Therapy on Shoulder Function

NCT04513535
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Conditions
Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Shoulder, Range of Motion, Muscle Strength, Surface Electromyography
Interventions
Thoracic Manipulation, Cervical Manipulation, glenohumeral posterior glide mobilization, Sleeper stretch
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Hartford
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 55 Years
Enrollment
48 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
West Hartford, Connecticut
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 22, 2021 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling and Manipulation vs. Mobilization, Exercise and Interferential Electrotherapy for Shoulder Impingement (Subacromial Pain Syndrome)

NCT03168477
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Conditions
Subacromial Pain Syndrome
Interventions
dry needling, spinal manipulation, mobilization, exercise, modalities
Other
Lead sponsor
Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
145 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cockeysville, Maryland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 8, 2019 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 PM EDT