Status:
UNKNOWN
The Effects of the MME Procedure on Chronic Low Back Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Advanced Magnetic Research Institute International
Conditions:
Chronic Low Back Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-79 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test whether or not the Magnetic Molecular Energizer (MME) device provides a well tolerated and effective intervention to reduce pain, pain-related symptoms and improve...
Detailed Description
Pilot studies conducted by AMRI International suggest that 0.5T static magnetic field energy as supplied by the investigational device Magnetic Molecular Energizer (MME) may be effective for relieving...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- daily low back pain of at least 3 months duration
- stable neurologic status
- prior medical work up and trial of standard medical therapy
Exclusion
- progressive neurologic deficits
- neurologic deficits in the legs due to a medical condition other than the back
- severe obesity (BMI \> 34.9)
- long acting narcotics
- severe spinal stenosis (fixed obstruction of the spinal canal)
- pacemakers, defibrillators, implanted medication pump, spinal cord stimulator or shrapnel
- low back screws, rods, artificial discs or cages
- fibromyalgia
- pregnancy
- an open insurance claim or pending legal claim or settlement related to the back pain, or retired on back-related disability, or receiving disability pension related to the back problem
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00325377
Start Date
April 1 2006
End Date
January 1 2008
Last Update
July 10 2007
Active Locations (5)
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1
AMRI Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85711
2
AMRI Michegan
Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States, 48313
3
AMRI North Carolina
Mocksville, North Carolina, United States, 27208
4
AMRI NW Ohio
Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43606