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Photobiomodulation for Lower Back Pain Post Spinal Fusion and Decompression Surgery
Led by University of California, Los Angeles · Updated on 2026-01-13
80
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
156 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
After spinal fusion and decompression surgery there is a possible risk of developing chronic back pain. After surgery there is typically inflammation around the operation site and this inflammation can be painful and debilitating to patients. Many possible treatment plans have been incorporated to assist the patient with recovery - notably medications, physical therapy, and braces. However, few studies have looked at laser diodes that utilize high-power laser lights that are aimed at decreasing pain and inflammation. Investigators aim to look compare patients using a back brace with laser diodes within versus those who wear a normal brace used as a placebo. Investigators will also assess the patient's surgical wound to monitor the progression of wound healing while using the brace.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Photobiomodulation for Lower Back Pain Post Spinal Fusion and Decompression Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Underwent minimally invasive spinal fusion or decompression surgery in lower back L1-S1
- Have had low back pain lasting more than 3 months with pain level above 4
- Age over 18 years
- English speaking to ensure proper brace use
- Surgery performed at least 1 year and no more than 5 years before study start
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of tumors
- Current infection
- History of drug misuse
- Skin conditions that prevent use of laser belt
- Severe spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis, spinal stenosis, or ankylosing spondylitis
- Previous low back surgery more than 5 years before study start
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Semel Institute of Neuroscience at UCLA
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90024
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2
UCLA Clinical and Translational Research Center
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095
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Research Team
D
Daniel Lu, Md, PhD
CONTACT
S
Sandra Holley, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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