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Protein Supplement for Lower Back Pain
N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Kamshad Raiszadeh, MD
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether a new physical therapy program, that uses technology and focuses on the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, is effective. The therapy includes exercises and patient education on healthy lifestyle choices. The trial will also test whether providing patients with access to nutritional supplements helps the therapy be more effective.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Muscle size
Secondary outcome measures
Change in disability
Change in strength (lbs*deg)
Patient Goal Achievement
+1 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Protein Intervention GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients who receive the protein nutritional supplement as part of their prescribed exercise-based rehabilitation program.
Group II: Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Patients who receive the prescribed exercise-based rehabilitation program, without protein supplement.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Protein supplement
2013
N/A
~160
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of California, San DiegoOTHER
1,126 Previous Clinical Trials
1,552,891 Total Patients Enrolled
Kamshad Raiszadeh, MDLead Sponsor
Bahar Shahidi, PT, PhDStudy DirectorUCSD Orthopedic Surgery
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You are currently using protein supplements.You have a history of serious liver problems.You have had kidney problems in the past.You have been diagnosed with diabetes in the past.You prefer not to eat animal products.You have a history of not being able to absorb nutrients from food in your stomach and intestines.You have had issues with your parathyroid gland in the past.You are currently getting treatment for back problems, pain, or to prevent future injuries.You have certain medical conditions, diagnoses, or physical or psychological findings that make it unsuitable for you to take the protein supplement.Your doctor has said you can't join an exercise program to help with your recovery.You have allergies to foods made from animals, nuts, or eggs.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Protein Intervention Group
- Group 2: Control Group
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Lower Back Pain Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04829448 — N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Who is eligible to take part in this experiment?
"In order to partake in this trial, potential patients must have low back pain and be between 18-89 years old. 100 volunteers are needed for the experiment."
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Is participation in this research study still available at the present time?
"As perclinicaltrials.gov, this clinical trial has ceased its recruitment efforts after being posted on March 16th 2022 and not receiving updates since then. Despite that, there are still 286 other medical studies searching for volunteers at present."
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Do those over the age of sixty have access to this clinical exploration?
"The stated eligibility parameters of this trial set the minimum age for participation at 18 and the maximum allowable age is 89."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
California
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
SpineZone
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
3+
Why did patients apply to this trial?
Looking to prevent injuries and making money. Had a X-ray that showed mild degenerative disease of the lumbar and cervical spine. I work out, stretch, take ibuprofen, heat, stim and still an issue more days than not.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
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