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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for the Treatment of Low Back Pain (LBP) in Adults
Led by Xijing Hospital · Updated on 2026-03-20
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
152 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effects and safety of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in adults with myofascial low back pain. Eligible participants will receive TENS treatment 5 times per week for 4 weeks. Pain intensity and functional outcomes will be assessed at baseline and weekly during the 4-week treatment period, and adverse events will be recorded.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for the Treatment of Low Back Pain (LBP) in Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 to 65 years
- Diagnosis of myofascial low back pain characterized by localized pain with a palpable taut band, a specific trigger point with referred pain or sensory changes, and an identifiable tender spot
- Mild baseline pain intensity (VAS score less than 4 on a 0-10 scale)
- Symptoms present for more than 1 month
- Able to understand study procedures and cooperate well
- Provided written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Low back pain caused by other conditions such as lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, ankylosing spondylitis, spinal tumor, tuberculosis, or infection
- Received physical therapy, interventional procedures, or medication affecting pain or function within 4 weeks before enrollment
- Presence of systemic disease or organ dysfunction
- Skin or soft tissue breakdown or infection near the treatment area
- Use of sedatives or opioid painkillers within 6 months before enrollment or currently receiving treatments that may affect outcomes
- Severe psychiatric disorders or inability to cooperate with study procedures
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Xjing hospital
Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, 710032
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
B
Bo Gao MD, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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