Status:
UNKNOWN
Therapeutic Effects of Monochromatic Infrared Energy Therapy on Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Taipei Medical University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan
Conditions:
Chronic Low Back Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-85 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
To investigate the effects of short-term and medium-term monochromatic infrared energy therapy on patients with chronic low back pain (LBP) according to the International Classification of Functioning...
Detailed Description
Methods：70 participants with chronic LBP will be included. Participants received six 40-min sessions of hot pack therapy combined active or placebo monochromatic infrared energy therapy over the low b...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- participants with chronic low back pain
Exclusion
- low back pain accompanied by specific pathological conditions, such as an infection,inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, fracture, or tumor;
- a self-reported history of malignancy, vertigo, stroke, or other condition that may impair postural stability;
- a history of low back surgery with an implant;
- pregnancy or plans to become pregnant during the course of the study;
- having received concurrent treatment for low back pain by another health care professional
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01920971
Start Date
August 1 2013
End Date
July 1 2014
Last Update
August 12 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan, 111-01