LLLT to Reduce Low Back Pain

Description

The purpose of this research study is to gather information on the effectiveness of the Trident low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in combination with clinical patient education manuals to reduce lower back pain.

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this research study is to gather information on the effectiveness of the Trident low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in combination with clinical patient education manuals to reduce lower back pain.

Impact of Variable Treatment Frequencies of Low-Level Laser in Reduce Low-Back Pain

LLLT to Reduce Low Back Pain

Condition
Low Back Pain
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Rochester

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905

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.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Reporting a primary pain point in lower back.
  • * Pain intensity reported at baseline must be 4 and above on the Visual Analogue scale (PROMIS Numeric Rating Scale).
  • * Individual able to participate fully in all aspects of the study and have understood and signed study informed consent.
  • * Have used pain medications or participated in a pain treatment within three days of study enrollment.
  • * Have an implanted device (including lap band) in the targeted area of Low Level Laser Treatment.
  • * Have used an investigational drug within 30 days of study enrollment.
  • * Reports being currently pregnant, lactating, or are of child-bearing potential or are likely to become pregnant during the low level laser treatment phase and are unwilling to use a reliable form of contraception. Acceptable forms of contraception include: Hormonal methods, such as birth control pills, patches, injections, vaginal ring, or implants; Barrier methods (such as a condom or diaphragm) used with a spermicide (a foam, cream, or gel that kills sperm); Intrauterine device (IUD); Total hysterectomy or tubal ligation; Abstinence (no sex).
  • * Have a history of any major cardiovascular events including heart valve disease, ongoing angina, cardiac arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, stroke, transient ischemic attack, or peripheral vascular disease.
  • * Have clinically significant acute or chronic progressive or unstable neurologic, hepatic, renal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, metabolic disease (such as uncontrolled diabetes type 2), active cancer, actively receiving l treatment for cancer or within 1 year of cancer remission.
  • * Surgical intervention for pain within 1 month prior to enrollment.
  • * Active infection, wound or other external trauma to the areas to be treated with the laser
  • * Known photosensitivity disorder.
  • * Have a known history of any condition or factor judged by the investigator to preclude participation in the study or which might hinder adherence.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Mayo Clinic,

Ivana T Croghan, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Mayo Clinic

Ryan T Hurt, MD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Mayo Clinic

Study Record Dates

2025-12