Low Back Pain, Nutrition Poor
Conditions
Keywords
Chiropractic manipulation, spinal manipulation therapy, osteopathic manipulation
Brief summary
The nutritional intervention will reduce LBP and cause 10% weight loss.
Detailed description
This feasibility study will assess a two-armed low-back pain (LBP) randomized, prospective clinical trial with nutritional offerings provided for one-arm.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTCombination: Nutrition AND Chiropractic Adjustment
LBP chiropractic adjustment per protocol, nutrition counseling/ 4 Nutrient offerings (Vitamin Booster, Shake + 2 other offerings)
OTHERChiropractic Adjustment: Spinal Manipulation Therapy
LBP chiropractic adjustment per protocol
Sponsors
Parker University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
Project manager, participants, and investigator will be blinded to study. The registered dietitian will not be blinded.
Intervention model description
Participants will be randomized into one of two arms: 1) nutrition+chiropractic or 2) chiropractic only
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
BMI 25-40, Experiencing LBP (VAS\>4, mechanical, chronic), not pregnant
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Weight loss being measured using scale in pounds | Beginning of study and re-evaluation at the end of six weeks. | Promotes weight loss |
| Low back pain evaluation using NPRS | Maximum six weeks of care | Reduces Low Back Pain |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed