Assessment and treatment of low back pain using ultrasound and osteopathic techniques

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the role of the thoracolumbar fascia in low back pain through advanced imaging techniques and treatment methods. It involves a multidisciplinary team that will analyze ultrasound images to identify biomarkers associated with low back pain and evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided hydrodissection and osteopathic manipulative treatment. The study will include both symptomatic and asymptomatic participants to establish a comprehensive understanding of the thoracolumbar fascia's involvement in pain conditions. The findings aim to enhance clinical decision-making for low back pain management.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* ALL 18-50 year olds with No Low Back Pain (LBP); Acute LBP (\< 3 months); or Chronic LBP (\> 3 months)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Allergy to ultrasound gel - relative, consider alternatives
* BMI: \> 30
* Pregnancy or Breastfeeding: current or remote, within the past 6 months
* Spinal Surgery: history of lower thoracic or lumbar spine: within the past year, of more than a single level of hardware. (prior single level microdiscectomy, laminectomy, or fusion, that is stable for 1 year or greater is NOT excluded)
* Current Low Back Pain (LBP) or Injury: severe enough to 1) limits activities of daily living, 2) limits the ability to work to less than an 8-hour day, 3) unable to lie prone with a pillow under their abdomen/pelvis for 30-45 minute intervals
* History of Spinal Pathology: ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis or other rheumatic diseases, spinal tumor, or spinal infection
* Corticosteroids: Injections into the low back or systemic medication within the last 3 months. Must be able to cease injections and/or corticosteroid medication during the study
* Medication Usage that cannot be discontinued for length study: anticoagulants, muscle relaxants
* Physical or Manual Therapy Interventions: in the last 90 days: physical therapy, acupuncture or trigger point therapy, any type of manual medicine or other bodywork treatments

Where it's running

• Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
  Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Albert J Kozar DO, FAOASM, R-MSK — Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Study coordinator: Albert J Kozar, DO, FAOASM, R-MSK, =
• Email: TLFstudy@gmail.com
• Phone: 540-232-8405

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.