Electrical Acupuncture and Laser Therapy for Low Back Pain

October 23, 2008 updated by: Logan College of Chiropractic
This is a treatment for low back pain using electrical stimulation and laser for 6 weeks.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

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

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

40

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • 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

  • United States
    • Missouri
      • Chesterfield, Missouri, United States, 63006
        • Recruiting
        • Logan College of Chiropractic

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

20 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Low back pain for over 6 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

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

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: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Group 1
Treatment by electrical acupuncture
Device: Electrical acupuncture
Treatment by electrical acupuncture
Experimental: Group 2
Treatment by laser
Device: Laser
Treatment by laser

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Measure: Low Back Pain Disability Index, VAS Questionnaire, Revised Oswestry Pain Questionnaire
Time Frame: Before treatment and every two weeks for six weeks.
Before treatment and every two weeks for six weeks.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Logan College of Chiropractic

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

October 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

January 1, 2009

Study Completion (Anticipated)

January 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 23, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 23, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

October 24, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 24, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 23, 2008

Last Verified

October 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • RD1117060051

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