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NCT05776771 The Spine Phenome Project

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NCT ID NCT05776771
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Ohio State University
Condition Low Back Pain
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 10,500 participants
Start Date 2020-12-18
Primary Completion 2030-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 10,500 participants in total. It began in 2020-12-18 with a primary completion date of 2030-12-31.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Controls/Insincere 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

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Lindsay Hanes, BS, CCRC

✉ lindsay.hanes@osumc.edu

📞 614-257-2294

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05776771 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Low Back Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05776771 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05776771 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at lindsay.hanes@osumc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05776771 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Columbus, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05776771 clinical trial?

NCT05776771 is sponsored by Ohio State University. The trial plans to enroll 10,500 participants.

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