Ischemic Compression + Low-Level Laser Therapy for Lower Back Pain
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This randomized controlled study will compare the effects of ischemic compression combined with exercise, low-level laser therapy combined with exercise, and sham low-level laser therapy combined with exercise in adults with subacute or chronic myofascial low back pain. Participants will be assigned to one of three treatment groups. Outcomes will include pain intensity measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), pressure pain threshold (PPT), and disability measured using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and at a 1-month follow-up.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Alicia Fernandez-Fernandez, PT, DPT, PhD
Principal Investigator
Nova Southeastern University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults with ongoing or recurring lower back pain caused by myofascial pain syndrome. People who have other serious health issues, recent injuries, or conditions that could interfere with the study may not be able to join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Ischemic Compression
- Low-Level Laser Therapy
Trial Overview
The study compares three treatments: ischemic compression plus exercise, low-level laser therapy plus exercise, and a fake (sham) laser treatment plus exercise. Participants are randomly assigned to one of these groups.
How Is the Trial Designed?
3
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants assigned to this group will receive low-level laser therapy in combination with an exercise program.
Participants assigned to this group will receive ischemic compression in combination with an exercise program.
Participants assigned to this group will receive sham low-level laser therapy, with the laser device applied to identified lumbar myofascial trigger points in the same manner and for the same duration as active LLLT, but with no laser energy delivered, followed by the standardized therapeutic exercise program.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Nova Southeastern University
Lead Sponsor
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