Energy Specific Far Infrared Radiation Treatment for Sciatica

Phase 1

• Conditions: Sciatica
• Interventions: Radiation: Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)

• Registration Number: NCT00573807
• Lead Sponsor: GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.

Brief Summary

A preliminary study to determine the use of far infrared radiation for the treatment of back pain

Detailed Description

Sciatica is created by joint misalignment, muscle spasm and inflammation. Generally, sciatica is a combination of lower back pain, pain radiating into the buttock and possibly down the leg.

Far infrared radiation of the sciatic nerve, coupled with the stretching of the spinal cord, is a promising non-invasive method for treating sciatica.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-01
• Study First Submitted: 2007-12-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-12-12
• Study First Posted: 2007-12-14
• Primary Completion: 2008-03
• Study Completion: 2008-12
• Status Verified: 2009-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-01-02
• Last Update Posted: 2009-01-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 2

Inclusion Criteria

• Persons with lower back pain

Exclusion Criteria

• None

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
1	Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary end point is to determine the therapeutic effects of far infrared radiation on the Sciatic nerve.	2 years and 6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Far infrared treatment for other pain syndromes	2 years and 6 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Centre for Incurable Diseases; 🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada