Efficacy and Safety of FIRTECH in Patients With Mild to Moderate Acute Low Back Pain (NCT05137041) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Efficacy and Safety of FIRTECH in Patients With Mild to Moderate Acute Low Back Pain
Germany, Italy221 participantsStarted 2021-11-04
Plain-language summary
Primary Objective:
To assess the efficacy of the infrared therapy patch (ITP) FIRTECH for treating participants suffering from mild to moderate acute low back pain.
Secondary Objectives:
* To assess the efficacy of ITP FIRTECH on participant disability
* To assess the efficacy of ITP FIRTECH on the degree of participant mobility
* To assess the safety of ITP FIRTECH
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants suffering from mild to moderate acute low back pain
* Low back pain (lumbar back pain) is defined as pain in the back from the level of the lowest rib down to the gluteal fold
* Acute episode is defined as acute pain with less than 1 month duration
* With intensity less than or equal to 6 on 0-10 Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants suffering from any neurological pathology which could be responsible of the pain
* Participants suffering from leg pain irradiation
* Participants suffering from chronic lumbar pain of any etiology
* Participants with chronic arthrosis and neurological symptoms
* Participants experiencing recent significant trauma (i.e., injury related to a fall from a height or motor vehicle crash, or from a minor fall or heavy lifting in a participants with osteoporosis or possible osteoporosis)
* Participants with major or progressive motor or sensory deficit, new-onset bowel or bladder incontinence or urinary retention, loss of anal sphincter tone, saddle anesthesia, history of cancer metastatic to bone, and suspected spinal infection
* Participants clinically diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression
* Participants using any medication for their pain within the last 48 hours within enrollment into the study
* Participants taking any systemic medication for their pain within the last 24 hours (48 hours for diclofenac or corticosteroids)
* Participants currently using recreational or illicit drugs …
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Percentage of Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) Responders at Day 5