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Completed Phase 1Phase 2 Interventional

Duration of Spinal Manipulation Effects as Influenced by Orthotics

NCT01704807
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
foot orthotics, Sham foot orthotic
Device
Lead sponsor
Logan College of Chiropractic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
41 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2011 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chesterfield, Missouri
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 10, 2012 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional Results available

Osteopathic Health Outcomes in Chronic Low Back Pain (OSTEOPATHIC) Trial

NCT00315120
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
A. Active OMT and active UST, B. Sham OMT and active UST, C. Active OMT and sham UST, D. Sham OMT and sham UST
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Other
Eligibility
21 Years to 69 Years
Enrollment
455 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2006 – 2011
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Fort Worth, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 5, 2016 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT
Completed Phase 1Phase 2 Interventional Results available

The Mechanisms of Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Low Back Pain

NCT01168999
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
spinal manipulation, sham spinal manipulation, Enhanced sham spinal manipulation
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
110 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2009 – 2013
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 27, 2015 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 4:21 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 5, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Sensorimotor Functions in Back Pain Patients

NCT00830596
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
HVLA-SM, LVVA-SM, Sham Intervention
Other
Lead sponsor
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Other
Eligibility
21 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
221 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2007 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Davenport, Iowa
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 24, 2017 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 4:21 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 5, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

The Effects of Mid-thoracic Manipulation on Heart Rate Variability.

NCT02379871
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Conditions
Neurophysiological Mechanisms Underlying Spinal Manipulation
Interventions
Experimental Group, Sham Group
Other
Lead sponsor
Mount St. Mary's College, Los Angeles, CA
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 55 Years
Enrollment
90 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2014 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Los Angeles, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 4, 2015 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 4:21 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 5, 2026, 4:21 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 5, 2026, 4:21 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 5, 2026, 4:21 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 5, 2026, 4:21 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 5, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Chiropractic for Hypertension in Patients

NCT01020435
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Conditions
Hypertension
Interventions
Spinal Manipulation, Sham Spinal Manipulation
Other
Lead sponsor
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Other
Eligibility
21 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
51 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Davenport, Iowa
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 6, 2018 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Short-Term Response of Thoracic Spine Manipulation With or Without Trigger Point Dry Needling for Mechanical Neck Pain

NCT02415660
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Conditions
Neck Pain
Interventions
Thoracic spinal manipulation, Trigger point dry needling, Cervical range of motion exercises, Posterior neck muscle activation exercise, Trigger point dry needling sham, Seirin J-type stainless steel needles, 0-2-0.3 x 40-50 mm
Procedure · Behavioral · Device
Lead sponsor
Brooke Army Medical Center
Federal
Eligibility
18 Years to 64 Years
Enrollment
42 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 1, 2021 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

A Study of the Effects of Mid-Thoracic Spinal Manipulation and Spinal Mobilization on Heart Rate Variability

NCT02380599
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Conditions
Physiology of Manipulation / Mobilization in Healthy Adults
Interventions
Spinal Manipulation, Spinal Mobilization, Sham Ultrasound
Other
Lead sponsor
Mount St. Mary's College, Los Angeles, CA
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 55 Years
Enrollment
45 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2015 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Los Angeles, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 14, 2015 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

The Effect of Lumbopelvic Non-Thrust Spinal Manipulation on Individuals With Low Back Pain

NCT04646018
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
Lumbar Spine Manipulation, Sham Manipulation
Other
Lead sponsor
Alvernia University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
64 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Reading, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 26, 2020 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Looking Beyond the Immediate Effects of Lumbar Spinal Manipulation Using Pain Pressure Threshold in Asymptomatic Individuals

NCT06156605
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Conditions
Lumbar Spine Injury, Pain
Interventions
Sidelying lumbar manipulation
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Mary
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 50 Years
Enrollment
55 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Bismarck, North Dakota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 4, 2023 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Normalizing Cervical Intersegmental Kinematics With Spinal Manipulative Therapy

NCT06312696
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Conditions
Neck Pain
Interventions
SMT, Light Massage
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Minnesota
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 39 Years
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 5, 2026 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Chiropractic Management of Chronic Lower Back Pain in Older Adults

NCT00475787
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Conditions
Chronic Low Back Pain
Interventions
Spinal Manipulation, Detuned Ultrasound
Procedure
Lead sponsor
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal
Eligibility
65 Years and older
Enrollment
136 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2008 – 2011
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Buffalo, New York • Canandaigua, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 29, 2014 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Lumbar Manipulation and Exercise for the Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain in Adolescents

NCT02111278
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
Lumbar Manipulation, Sham Manipulation, Physical Therapy
Other
Lead sponsor
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
13 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
35 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2014
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Columbus, Ohio • Westerville, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 22, 2014 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Non-Specific Effects of Manual Therapy

NCT03017534
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Conditions
Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Placebo Effect
Interventions
Spinal Manual Therapy
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Shenandoah University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
24 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Winchester, Virginia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 8, 2017 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT