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Implementation of the MAINTAIN Instrument for Patients With Dysfunctional Spinal Pain

Back Pain | Neck Pain | Low Back Pain, Recurrent

Previous studies showed that some back pain patients (with specific characteristics) present less days with pain when treated with chiropractic maintenance care. A clinical instrument (called MAINTAIN instrument) was developed to identify those patients who would benefit from chiropractic maintenance care. This study will investigate the impact of using the MAINTAIN instrument in clinical practice. This study will help to improve clinical care of patients with back and neck pain by providing them with more individualized care.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 to 65

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with spinal pain (neck, mid-back, and/or low back) of recurrent (not the first episode) and significant (more than 30 days in the past 12 months) character
* No pain episode in the past 3 months
* Access to a mobile phone and email.
* Ability to send and receive SMS (text messages).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy
* Serious pathology (e.g., acute trauma, cancer, infection, cauda equina, osteoporosis, vertebral fractures)
* Contraindications to manual therapy
* Specific spinal conditions (e.g., radiculopathy, spinal stenosis)

Study Location

Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Martha Funabashi, PhD

[email protected]
647 805 2024
Study Sponsored By
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT05350254