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Low Back Pain Clinical Trial in Columbus, OH

Access cutting-edge low back pain treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Columbus. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Ohio State University

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Columbus

    Convenient for OH residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Columbus site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Low Back Pain Study in Columbus

The goal of this observational trial is to compare the health history and motion capabilities of participants with low back pain disorders to participants with healthy spines. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are to: 1. Primary outcomes of this research effort include composite measures that differentiate between control and patient populations, predict injury or reinjury risk, identify low back and neck pain patient phenotypes, and evaluate treatment effectiveness. 2. Secondary outcomes of this research effort include an assessment of wearable motion sensor accuracy, characterization of motion assessment utility, biopsychosocial profiling of control and low back and neck pain patient populations, and differentiation of sincere and insincere motion assessment efforts. Participants will complete questionnaires and wear a motion monitor that will assess your back and/or neck. This session will be approximately 40-70 minutes. The research team will follow up with participants at 3 month, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 5 years to complete a short series of questionnaires and a motion assessment test.

Sponsor: Ohio State University

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Age 18 and older
Able to stand for 20 minutes
Able to speak, read, and understand English

Exclusion Criteria

Known pregnancy
Currently seeing or planning to see a medical provider for low back or neck pain
History of chronic low back or neck pain lasting longer than 3 months
Blind or severe uncorrected vision problems that prevent participant from reading a tablet or laptop screen
Deaf or hearing problems that prevent the participant from hearing verbal instructions
Actively being treated by a medical provider for concussion
Known severe spinal deformity requiring medical treatment (e.g. scoliosis)
Has been diagnosed by a medical provider with severe vertigo, fainting, narcolepsy, or balance disorders with high risk for falling
Any known fractures within the last 3 months that will interfere with the motion assessment
History of spine fracture
Current condition requiring immobilization or bracing of the spine
History of spine surgery (e.g. fusion, micro-discectomy, or artificial disc replacement)
History of brain or spine cancer
Currently or within the last 90 days, been treated for cancer with chemotherapy or radiation therapy
Known severe osteoporosis requiring medical treatment and physician-recommended physical restrictions
Current open wounds or medical device entry points where the harnesses will be placed on the neck, back, or hips
Current osteomyelitis or spine infection
Any other reason that a treating physician, researcher, or participant determines it is unsafe for a patient to perform test Low Back Pain Patients Inclusion Criteria
Age 18 and older
Currently seeking medical consult with primary complaint of low back pain
Able to speak, read, and understand English
Able to stand for 10 minutes Exclusion criteria:
Known pregnancy
Blind or severe uncorrected vision problems that prevent participant from reading a tablet or laptop screen
Deaf or hearing problems that prevent the participant from hearing verbal instructions
Current low back pain is the result of a traumatic injury (wreck, fall, etc.) that occurred within the last 3 months OR is positive for spine instability with imaging
Has spinal fusion across 4 or more lumbar disc levels.
Actively being treated by a medical provider for concussion
Known severe spinal deformity requiring medical treatment (e.g. scoliosis)
Has been diagnosed by a medical provider with severe vertigo, fainting, narcolepsy, or balance disorders with high risk for falling
Any known fractures within the last 3 months that will interfere with the motion assessment
Any known spine fractures within the last 6 months
Known unstable spondylolisthesis (i.e. standing 3mm of movement on flexion/extension film)
Current condition requiring immobilization of the spine
History of brain or spine cancer
Currently or within the last 90 days, been treated for any cancer with chemotherapy or radiation therapy
Known severe osteoporosis requiring medical treatment and physician-recommended physical restrictions
Current open wounds or medical device entry points where the harnesses will be placed on the back or hips
Current osteomyelitis or spine infection
Any other reason that a treating physician, researcher, or participant determines it is unsafe for a patient to perform test Neck Pain Patients Inclusion Criteria
Age 18 and older
Currently seeking medical consult with primary complaint of neck pain
Able to speak, read, and understand English
Able to stand for 10 minutes Exclusion criteria:
Known pregnancy
Blind or severe uncorrected vision problems that prevent participant from reading a tablet or laptop screen
Deaf or hearing problems that prevent the participant from hearing verbal instructions
Current neck pain is the result of a traumatic injury (wreck, fall, etc.) that occurred within the last 3 months OR is positive for spine instability with imaging
Has spinal fusion across 4 or more cervical disc levels or an occipital-cervical fusion.
Actively being treated by a medical provider for concussion
Known severe spinal deformity requiring medical treatment (e.g. scoliosis)
Has been diagnosed by a medical provider with severe vertigo, fainting, narcolepsy, or balance disorders with high risk for falling
Any known fractures within the last 3 months that will interfere with the motion assessment
Any known spine fractures within the last 6 months
Known unstable spondylolisthesis (i.e. standing 3mm of movement on flexion/extension film)
Current condition requiring immobilization of the spine
History of brain or spine cancer
Currently or within the last 90 days, been treated for any cancer with chemotherapy or radiation therapy
Known severe osteoporosis requiring medical treatment and physician-recommended physical restrictions
Current open wounds or medical device entry points where the harnesses will be placed on the neck or back
Current osteomyelitis or spine infection
Any other reason that a treating physician, researcher, or participant determines it is unsafe for a patient to perform test

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Columbus?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05776771) has an active research site in Columbus, OH that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

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Low Back Pain Treatment Options in Columbus, OH

If you're searching for low back pain treatment options in Columbus, OH, this clinical trial (NCT05776771) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Columbus research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced low back pain specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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