Efficacy of Shiatsu for lower back pain: A Randomized Controlled Study
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Chronic lower back pain
- Registration Number
- JPRN-UMIN000017146
- Lead Sponsor
- St Luke's International Hospital
- Brief Summary
In our limited sample trail, Shiatsu therapy combined with standard care for lower back pain improves some symptoms and QOL shortly after Shiatsu therapy.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete: follow-up complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 59
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
Patients with organic disease. Dimentia patients or those with MMSE less than 24. Patients who have severe dieases. Those who took CAM, physical therapy or injection therapy in past year. Patients with mental retardation or psychotic diseases. Patients whom investigators consider unfit for this study.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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What molecular mechanisms underlie Shiatsu therapy's effects on chronic lower back pain symptoms and QOL improvement in JPRN-UMIN000017146?
How does Shiatsu compare to standard-of-care treatments like NSAIDs or physical therapy for chronic lower back pain in JPRN-UMIN000017146?
Are there specific musculoskeletal biomarkers that predict response to Shiatsu in patients with chronic lower back pain from JPRN-UMIN000017146?
What adverse events are associated with Shiatsu therapy for chronic lower back pain, and how do they compare to manual therapies like chiropractic adjustments?
What combination therapies or pharmacological agents synergize with Shiatsu to enhance outcomes in chronic lower back pain management, as explored in JPRN-UMIN000017146?