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Clinical Trials/NCT00779818
NCT00779818UnknownPhase 1

Electrical Acupuncture and Laser Therapy for Low Back Pain

Logan College of Chiropractic2 sites in 1 country40 target enrollmentStarted: October 2008Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 1
Enrollment
40
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
Measure: Low Back Pain Disability Index, VAS Questionnaire, Revised Oswestry Pain Questionnaire

Study Overview

Brief Summary

This is a treatment for low back pain using electrical stimulation and laser for 6 weeks.

Detailed Description

The purpose of the study is to investigate the effects of electroacupuncture and laser therapy to treat chronic low back pain.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
20 Years to 60 Years (Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Low back pain for over 6 weeks

Exclusion Criteria

  • Individuals with cancer
  • Tuberculosis
  • Pacemakers
  • Pregnancy
  • Osteoporosis
  • Heart disease
  • Kidney failure
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Chronic disease
  • Neurological diseases
  • Skin or bleeding disorders
  • Currently taking drugs or medications
  • A health history questionnaire will be used to screen subjects

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Measure: Low Back Pain Disability Index, VAS Questionnaire, Revised Oswestry Pain Questionnaire

Time Frame: Before treatment and every two weeks for six weeks.

Secondary Outcomes

No secondary outcomes reported

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other

Study Sites (2)

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