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the effects of brain stimulation on pain and disability in individuals with chronic low back pai

Phase 3
Conditions
chronic low back pain.
Low back pain
M54.5
Registration Number
IRCT20240508061710N1
Lead Sponsor
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
54
Inclusion Criteria

??Age between 18-65
Duration of chronic low back pain for at least three months before entering the study? since one year ago
Pain severity more than equal to 3 on a 0-10 numerical pain rating scale since 7 days before first assessment

Exclusion Criteria

Changes in drug and non-drug treatments since 1 month ago (before entering the study)
Neuralgia or radicular pain at legs
History of cardiovascular disease that cause disruption of physical function
Using cardiac pacemaker, defibrillator or other metallic or electronic devices
Symptoms of serious underlying conditions such as tumor, infection, vertebral compression fracture, ankylosing spondylitis or spinal stenosis
Presence of nerve or tissue damage that affects pressure pain threshold measurement locations
Uncontrolled diabetes
Any history of neurological or psychological problems that prevent people from participating in the test or cause a person's physical or mental dysfunction
Pregnant or until 1 year postnatal
Any contraindication use of of transcranial alternative current stimulation such as history of neurological diseases, open wounds on the scalp and/or face. evidence of a developmental learning disability, a history of alcohol and/or substance abuse

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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