RECRUITING

Photobiomodulation for Lower Back Pain Post Spinal Fusion and Decompression Surgery

Study Overview

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Description

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.

Official Title

Utilizing Photobiomodulation Via Laser Diode Belts To Treat Chronic Lower Back Pain in Patients Who Have Undergone Spinal Fusion and Decompression Surgery

Quick Facts

Study Start:2023-07-01
Study Completion:2025-07-01
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06282770

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 75 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Subject will have undergone minimally invasive spinal fusion surgery or spinal decompression surgery in their lower back L1-S1.
  2. * Have low back pain of \>3 months and a pain threshold of \> 4 (as described by the the subject), age \> 18 years, and English speaking to eliminate possible miscommunication and consequent human error regarding belt use.
  3. * Subject must have had surgery at minimum to 1 year prior to start of study and no more than 5 years prior to start to study
  1. * Patients with tumors
  2. * Current infection
  3. * Drug misuse history
  4. * Skin conditions preclude the use of laser belt
  5. * Severe spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis, spinal stenosis, ankylosing spondylitis
  6. * Previous low back surgery exceeding 5 years to initial start date.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Daniel Lu, Md, PhD
CONTACT
310-267-2975
DCLu@mednet.ucla.edu
Mark Yamamoto, BS
CONTACT
MTYamamoto@mednet.ucla.edu

Principal Investigator

Sara K Chung, PA
STUDY_DIRECTOR
University of California, Los Angeles
Sandra M Holley, PhD
STUDY_DIRECTOR
University of California, Los Angeles
Sichen Li, PhD
STUDY_DIRECTOR
University of California, Los Angeles
Adreanne Rivera, BS
STUDY_DIRECTOR
University of California, Los Angeles

Study Locations (Sites)

Semel Institute of Neuroscience at UCLA
Los Angeles, California, 90024
United States
UCLA Clinical and Translational Research Center
Los Angeles, California, 90095
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles

  • Sara K Chung, PA, STUDY_DIRECTOR, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Sandra M Holley, PhD, STUDY_DIRECTOR, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Sichen Li, PhD, STUDY_DIRECTOR, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Adreanne Rivera, BS, STUDY_DIRECTOR, University of California, Los Angeles

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2023-07-01
Study Completion Date2025-07-01

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2023-07-01
Study Completion Date2025-07-01

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Photobiomodulation
  • Laser Diode
  • Inflammation
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Decompression
  • Lumbar
  • Back Pain

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Spinal Fusion
  • Chronic Lower Back Pain