Improving access to chiropractic care for low back pain in underserved communities
Improving Access to Chiropractic Care for Low Back Pain in Underserved Primary Care Settings: Development and Evaluation of a Multi-level Implementation Strategy
This study is looking to make chiropractic care more available for people with low back pain, especially those in underserved communities, by finding better ways to bring these services to them and seeing how well treatments like spinal manipulation and acupuncture work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10692895 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance access to chiropractic care for individuals suffering from low back pain, particularly in underserved primary care settings. It focuses on developing and evaluating a multi-level implementation strategy to integrate chiropractic services into these communities. By utilizing pragmatic clinical trials, the research will assess the effectiveness of nonpharmacologic treatments like spinal manipulation and acupuncture. The goal is to ensure that low-income and racially diverse patients receive the same quality of care as those in more affluent areas.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who experience low back pain and belong to low-income or racially diverse communities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience low back pain or who have access to chiropractic care through other means may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to effective pain management options for underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in integrating nonpharmacologic treatments into primary care settings, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston Medical Center — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roseen, Eric J — Boston Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Roseen, Eric J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.