Manual therapy for low back pain in postmenopausal women with osteopenia
Effect of Manual Therapy on Low Back Pain in Osteopenic Postmenopausal Women
This study is testing if manual therapy can help relieve low back pain in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Giza) |
| Trial ID | NCT06671665 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of manual therapy in alleviating low back pain among osteopenic postmenopausal women. It addresses the significant impact of chronic low back pain on daily activities and quality of life during menopause, a period when women are particularly vulnerable to musculoskeletal disorders. The intervention includes manual therapy techniques such as craniosacral and visceral manipulation, alongside calcium supplementation, to potentially relieve pain and improve function. The study will involve women aged 50 to 60 who meet specific eligibility criteria related to their health and pain conditions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are ambulatory, sedentary, non-smoking women aged 50 to 60 with osteopenia and chronic low back pain.
Not a fit: Patients with osteoporosis, previous lumbar surgery, or other significant health conditions affecting bone quality may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a non-invasive treatment option for managing low back pain in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
How similar studies have performed: While manual therapy has been widely used in physiotherapy, this specific approach targeting osteopenic postmenopausal women is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Ambulatory, sedentary, non-smoking women having natural menopause at least 1 year before participation in the study. 2. Their ages will range from 50 to 60 years old. 3. Their BMI will be \> 30 kg/m2. 4. Pain before costal margin and above inferior gluteal fold. 5. Osteopenia. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Osteoporosis. 2. Having osteoporotic fractures. 3. Having a lumbar surgery previously. 4. Neurological disorder. 5. Known diseases affecting bone quality (hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, hypercortisolism, etc). 6. Receiving any medical or hormonal therapies that could affect the bone metabolism. 7. Receiving previous manual treatment.
Where this trial is running
Giza
- Cairo University — Giza, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hanan Karamallah Mohamed Abdelkawy, MSc
- Email: Hanan.Karamallah.Mohamed@gmail.com
- Phone: 01125665868
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.