Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 33, Issue 1 , Pages 56-61 , January 2010

Recruitment Methods and Costs for a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Chiropractic Care for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Single-Site Pilot Study

  • Jerrilyn A. Cambron, DC, MPH, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Department of Research, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Ill
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Jerrilyn A. Cambron, DC, MPH, PhD, Professor, Department of Research, National University of Health Sciences, 200 East Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
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  • Jennifer M. Dexheimer, LMT

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Coordinator, Department of Research, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Ill
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  • Mabel Chang, DC

      Affiliations

    • Research Resident, Department of Research, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Ill
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  • Gregory D. Cramer, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor and Dean of Research, Department of Research, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Ill

Received 30 March 2009 ,Revised 27 June 2009 ,Accepted 14 July 2009.

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PII: S0161-4754(09)00298-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.11.002

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 33, Issue 1 , Pages 56-61 , January 2010

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