Status:
TERMINATED
Light Therapy in the Treatment of Leg Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Samueli Institute for Information Biology
Collaborating Sponsors:
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Conditions:
Tibial Fractures
Leg Injuries
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to apply Anodyne therapy to active duty soldiers, who have shin splints, to evaluate healing time and effectiveness.
Detailed Description
Tibial stress reactions and fractures are often difficult to treat, and therefore, many soldiers proceed to a medical disability/discharge. It is felt that with the use of the MIRE technology, active ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Active duty soldier
- Exertional leg pain of greater than 3 months duration
- Documented bone scintigraphic evidence for tibial stress reaction or fracture
Exclusion
- Known leg Pathology other than stress reaction or fracture
- Service members known to be leaving area within next 6 months
- Pregnant females
- High risk cardiopulmonary patients
- Patients with assisted walking devices
- Patients with two or more cardiac risk factors
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00253981
Start Date
November 1 2005
End Date
November 1 2008
Last Update
June 13 2016
Active Locations (1)
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William Beaumont Army Medical Center
El Paso, Texas, United States, 79920