Status:

UNKNOWN

Electrical Acupuncture and Laser Therapy for Low Back Pain

Lead Sponsor:

Logan College of Chiropractic

Conditions:

Chronic Low Back Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-60 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This is a treatment for low back pain using electrical stimulation and laser for 6 weeks.

Detailed Description

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

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Low back pain for over 6 weeks

Exclusion

  • 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

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00779818

Start Date

October 1 2008

End Date

January 1 2009

Last Update

October 24 2008

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Logan College of Chiropractic

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States, 63006