Status:

WITHDRAWN

The Effect of High Intensity Laser on Muscle Quality and Pain in Those With Low Back Pain

Lead Sponsor:

University of Central Florida

Collaborating Sponsors:

Curewave Laser, LLC

Conditions:

Low Back Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of CureWave laser on paraspinal muscle oxygenation, pressure pain thresholds, muscle edema, and quality, and perceived outcomes in patients with ch...

Detailed Description

Low back pain (LBP) contributes to disability and has a significant economic impact. High intensity laser devices are class 4 producing \> 40 W of power at longer wavelengths, thereby allowing deeper ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 18-65
  • Self-reported history of low back pain (5 episodes in lifetime or 3 in last three years which altered activities of daily living)13

Exclusion

  • Self-reported pregnancy
  • Inability to complete all required meeting sessions
  • Known cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, muscular, and/or coronary heart disease
  • Regularly uses prescription medication
  • Seeking medical care for the current episode of low back pain
  • Report average symptoms greater than 8/10
  • Inability to perceive light touch.
  • Verbal reports of known cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, muscular, and/or coronary heart disease
  • Verbal reports of known skin sensitivity to gels or adhesives.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 30 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04808492

Start Date

January 1 2022

End Date

August 30 2022

Last Update

October 13 2022

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