Efficacy and safety of electromagnetic acupuncture using electromagnetic therapy stimulator(Whata153) for the treatment of chronic low back pai
- Conditions
- Diseases of the musculo-skeletal system and connective tissue
- Registration Number
- KCT0002915
- Lead Sponsor
- Cheonan Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot yet recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 104
Inclusion criteria are: between 19–70 years of age; with chronic low back pain for more than 3 months duration; a minimum pain intensity score of 40-mm in the 100-mm visual analog scale; A participant who fully understands the trial procedure and the risks involved in taking it, is able to communicate with the examiner and follows the trial compliance; Agreeing to participate and signing informed consent
Exclusion criteria are: if they had previous spinal surgery; progressive neurological deficit or severe psychiatric or psychological disorders; serious spinal disorders, such as metastatic cancer, vertebral fracture, spinal infection and inflammatory spondylitis; may be unsuitable or unsafe for treatment, such as clotting disorders, taking anticoagulant agent, seizure disorders; using a device that may be affected by electromagnetic fields, such as a pacemaker or a hearing aid; taking medications that may affect clinical trials, such as corticosteroids and anticonvulsants, within the last week; pregnant, lactating or planning a pregnancy; participating in other clinical trials; deemed to be ineligible by a physician.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional Study
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Visual analogue scale change
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Visual analogue scale change;Oswestry Disability Index change