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- Clinical Trial NCT00573807
Energy Specific Far Infrared Radiation Treatment for Sciatica
January 2, 2009 updated by: GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
Phase 1 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Using Energy Specific Far Infrared Radiation Treatment for Sciatica.
A preliminary study to determine the use of far infrared radiation for the treatment of back pain
Study Overview
Status
Unknown
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
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 Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Anticipated)
2
Phase
- Phase 1
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Locations
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Ontario
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4V 1L5
- The Centre for Incurable Diseases
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Child
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Persons with lower back pain
Exclusion Criteria:
- None
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Non-Randomized
- Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Other: 1
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Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength)for 30 to 40 minutes per treatment session.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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The primary end point is to determine the therapeutic effects of far infrared radiation on the Sciatic nerve.
Time Frame: 2 years and 6 months
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2 years and 6 months
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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Far infrared treatment for other pain syndromes
Time Frame: 2 years and 6 months
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2 years and 6 months
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Investigators
- Study Chair: Kwasi Donyina, Ph.D., GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
Study record dates
These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.
Study Major Dates
Study Start
January 1, 2006
Primary Completion (Anticipated)
March 1, 2008
Study Completion (Anticipated)
December 1, 2008
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
December 12, 2007
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
December 12, 2007
First Posted (Estimate)
December 14, 2007
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
January 5, 2009
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
January 2, 2009
Last Verified
January 1, 2009
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- GAAD-SCIA-CTP1
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