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New treatment option for Low Back Pain (LBP)
Official title Placebo-Induced Hypoalgesia During Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Application in Low Back Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07535047
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The primary goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a full-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT), considering recruitment, compliance with study protocols, and adverse events. The secondary goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of a video-based educational explanation of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in eliciting placebo-induced hypoalgesia and improving clinical outcomes in patients with acute low back pain.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- acute low back pain without radicular pain to lower limbs
- minimal pain level of 4 on the 0-10 VAS
- 18-65 years of age
- TENS naïve or have not used TENS in the past 5 years.
You likely can't join if
- Radicular pain to lower limbs
- Serious spinal disorders, such as fractures, tumors, or inflammatory arthritis disease
- Nerve root disorders confirmed by neurological tests
- Neurological diseases
- Severe cardiorespiratory disease
- Pregnancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- acute low back pain without radicular pain to lower limbs
- minimal pain level of 4 on the 0-10 VAS
- 18-65 years of age
- TENS naïve or have not used TENS in the past 5 years.
- Radicular pain to lower limbs
- Serious spinal disorders, such as fractures, tumors, or inflammatory arthritis disease
- Nerve root disorders confirmed by neurological tests
- Neurological diseases
- Severe cardiorespiratory disease
- Pregnancy
- Skin infection or lesions or change in sensation at the TENS application site
- Cancer
- Cardiac pacemaker
- Allergy to electrodes
- use of opioids.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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