Status:
COMPLETED
Electrical Stimulation With Interferential Current in the Non-especific Chronic Low Back Pain: Effects on the Autonomic Nervous System.
Lead Sponsor:
University of Seville
Conditions:
Chronic Low-back Pain
Chronic Pain
Eligibility:
MALE
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study it's to analyze the relationship between autonomic nervous system balance (ANSb) and chronic pain conditions, especially in this case, non-especific chronic low back pain (CLBP)....
Detailed Description
In the first place, a meeting will be organized with the patients to resolve any doubt about the study and its process. The investigators will make sure every instruction is understandable, giving eno...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Subjects diagnosed with cronic low back pain with at least 3 months of evolution.
- Subjects with a minimal pain of 3/10 according to NPRS
- Subjects with informed consent read and signed.
- Subjects not undergoing any other physical therapy intervention.
Exclusion
- Any uncontrolled neurological or cardiac disorder.
- Personal Psychological Apprehension Scale (PPAS) score higher than 37.5.
- Contraindication for electrical stimulation.
- Any regular use of medications known to affect the function of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) or pain perception, including antidepressant, benzodiazepines, anti-inflammatory drugs and beta-blockers, 2 weeks before participating in this study.
- Ineligibility to participate determined by the researches.
- Neurological, musculoskeletal or sensory affectations.
- Evidence of infectious process, fever or hypotension.
- Metallic implants in low back area or treated area
- No surgical interventions in low back area
- Not being under pharmacological treatment with influence in Autonomic Nervous System like antidepressants.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 10 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
56 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04483128
Start Date
June 1 2020
End Date
December 10 2020
Last Update
July 2 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Manuel Albornoz Cabello
Seville, Spain