Clinical trials: Lumbar
Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
Motor Learning for the Lumbar Spine Using Sensor-based Postural Feedback: a Randomized Controlled Trial
A large subgroup of patients with chronic non-specific low back pain have motor control impairments. During motor control exercises, different forms of external feedback can be used to support training.
- Trial name
- NCT02773160
- Testing
- Sensor-based postural feedback, Mirror feedback, Control group
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasselt University
Ultrasound Therapy; Complications
Utility of Ultrasound-Guided Site Marking in Pediatric Lumbar Punctures
The standard way to identify landmarks in the spine before inserting a needle for a lumbar puncture is to feel by touch. The purpose of this research is to determine if doing an ultrasound to identify landmarks before performing…
- Trial name
- NCT04828746
- Testing
- Ultrasound Guided Skin Marking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carilion Clinic
Back Pain
Cytology Study of Cells From Patients With Low Back Pain
The investigators are doing this study to learn more about the cause of back pain with or without pain shooting down one or both legs.
- Trial name
- NCT01089478
- Volunteers
- 605 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Study of the Diagnostic Accuracy of the Neurodynamic Tests in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar radiculopathy is a relevant cause of disability and morbidity, accounting for between 23 and 57% of the cases of patients with low back pain and representing a significant expense due to the sick leave and health care that…
- Trial name
- NCT05636917
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Low Back Pain
The Glucosamine-study: The Effect of Glucosamine in Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) is the most frequent cause of sick leave and disability pension, and degenerative and osteoarthritic (OA) changes is a significant cause of pain and disability.
- Trial name
- NCT00404079
- Testing
- Glucosamine sulphate
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ullevaal University Hospital
Ankle Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis
Gait Asymmetry Assessed Using Portable Gait Analysis System
To date, detailed analysis of movement patterns in orthopaedic conditions are mainly performed in research projects. Because these tests are time consuming, they are not feasible in clinical routine or in standard examinations.
- Conditions
- Ankle Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis, Hip Osteoarthritis, Lumbar Spine Stenosis
- Trial name
- Asymmetry (NCT02489188)
- Testing
- arthroplasty, manual therapy, lumbar spinal stenosis decompression
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Chronic Low Back Pain, Physiotherapy
Effect of Physiotherapeutic Interventions on Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain. (Study 2)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect on QoL, PI and the AROM° in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain.
- Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain, Physiotherapy, Quality of Life, Range of Motion
- Trial name
- CLBP (NCT03309540)
- Testing
- Physioterapy intervention
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Degenerative Lumbar Canal Stenosis
Comparison Between The Results of Open and Microsurgical Decompression in Degenerative Spinal Canal Stenosis in Lumbar Spine
To compare the outcomes of open and microsururgical decompression in degenerative spinal stenosis in lumbar spine
- Trial name
- NCT06722859
- Testing
- Open surgical decompression in degenerative lumbar canal stenosis, Microsurgical decompression
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Instability; Back
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Motor Control
Phase I, this study aims to:- 1. Establish intra- and inter-rater reliability and minimal detectable change of ultrasound imaging measurement 2.
- Trial name
- NCT03786627
- Testing
- Combined NMES and motor control
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Collapse of Thoracic Vertebra, Collapse of Lumbar Vertebrae
Study of Dexmedetomidine in Spine Surgery
The investigators will conduct a prospective randomized double blind study comparing methadone plus methadone and intraoperative dexmedetomidine in multi-level spine surgery in two randomized groups.
- Trial name
- NCT01850017
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 142 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
HIV Positive
Thinking and Memory Problems in People With HIV
Background: People with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can sometimes develop thinking and memory problems. These problems can vary widely, from few symptoms to severe problems with memory and concentration.
- Trial name
- NCT01875588
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Meningitis, Encephalitis
The Effectiveness and Safety of Human Lumbar Puncture Assist Device (LPat)
The purpose of this study is to proof and investigate the effectiveness and safety of the invented device named "Human Lumbar Puncture Assist Device (LPat)" as an assist tool to be utilized to improve the success rate of…
- Conditions
- Meningitis, Encephalitis, Guillain-Barré, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- LPat (NCT03710278)
- Testing
- LPat Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Chronic Low Back Pain
Double-Blind Placebo Study on Magnetic Field Therapy in Chronic Lumbar Pain
This project is to assess the effectiveness of the use of magnets in reducing chronic lumbar pain. I understand that I will wear a flex pad (magnet) during waking hours and keep daily Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain scores to…
- Trial name
- NCT00407615
- Testing
- Flex Pad/Static Magnet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weintraub, Michael I., MD, FACP, FAAN
Non-specific Low Back Pain
Effects of Manual Lumbar and Prone Traction in Patients With Low Back Pain
The study determined the effects of manual Lumbar traction and prone traction on some clinical variables of patients with long standing low back pain.
- Trial name
- L&PtracinLBP (NCT05518552)
- Testing
- Manual lumbar traction, Prone traction
- Where
- Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Obafemi Awolowo University
Lumbar Fusion
GO-LIF With Percutaneous Facet Fusion
Utilization of trans-pedicular trans-discal implants for stabilization of a single lumbar motion segment, in conjunction with posterior facets fusion.
- Trial name
- NCT01269398
- Testing
- GO-LIF and SpineAssist SYSTEMS
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Disc Degeneration
Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
This study seeks to bridge these technologies and obtain data regarding the safety and efficacy of image guided percutaneous needle injection of expanded autologous bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells to symptomatic…
- Trial name
- NCT03692221
- Testing
- MSC Treatment group 1 (low dose), MSC Treatment group 2 (high dose), Healthy Control (no treatment)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Proprioception
Comparing the Effectiveness of Various Interventions on Improving Lumbar Proprioception
University students ages 18-45, with no recent history of back injury and no history of back surgery, were recruited. Participants completed proprioception testing consisting of a standing side bending and seated spinal flexion…
- Trial name
- NCT04712695
- Testing
- Exercise Based Interventions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Black Hills State University
Lumbar Disc Herniation, Lumbar Discogenic Pain
Comparing General Anesthesia, General Anesthesia With ESP Block or TLIP Block in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Surgeries
The regional methods of anesthesia for the neurosurgical operations of the spine and spinal cord reducing the needs for opioids intra operatively and reducing pain in the postoperative period, decrease the numbers of failed back…
- Conditions
- Lumbar Disc Herniation, Lumbar Discogenic Pain, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT05447780
- Testing
- regional anesthesia
- Where
- Ukraine
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anesthesia Research Group UA
Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block, Pericapsular Nerve Group Block (PENG Block)
Combined Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block and Pericapsular Nerve Group Block in Patients Undergoing Hip Surgeries
The investigators are going to evaluate the postoperative analgesic efficacy of combined LESPB and PENG block after hip surgeries.
- Trial name
- NCT05930171
- Testing
- Ultrasound guided L-ESPB and PENG block using Bupivacaine, Postoperative conventional analgesia in form of Acetaminophen
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Menoufia University
Exercise Training
Kettlebell Swings and Paraspinal Muscle Function
The purpose of this randomized control trial is to determine the extent of muscle fatigue in the lumbar erector spinae musculature secondary to a high-intensity interval kettlebell swing protocol utilizing TMG previously…
- Trial name
- NCT06069271
- Testing
- Kettlebell swing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida