UnknownPhase 4

Therapeutic Effects of Monochromatic Infrared Energy Therapy on Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

Taiwan70 participantsStarted 2013-08

Plain-language summary

To investigate the effects of short-term and medium-term monochromatic infrared energy therapy on patients with chronic low back pain (LBP) according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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Exclusion criteria

. low back pain accompanied by specific pathological conditions, such as an infection,inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, fracture, or tumor;
. a self-reported history of malignancy, vertigo, stroke, or other condition that may impair postural stability;
. a history of low back surgery with an implant;
. pregnancy or plans to become pregnant during the course of the study;
. having received concurrent treatment for low back pain by another health care professional

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

changes of pain

Timeframe: participants will be evaluated at before treatment, and followed at treatment for 2 and 4 weeks, and 1 and 3 months after treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01920971

SponsorTaipei Medical University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-04

Contact for this trial

Ru-Lan Hsieh, MD

886-2-28332211 M001052@ms.skh.org.tw

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