CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Radiofrequency of 448 kHz on Pain and Function

Croatia62 participantsStarted 2022-03-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this trial is to compare the effects 448kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency (CRM) with Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) versus only PNF in chronic low back pain patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is there any difference in interventions on reduction of pain. 2. Is there any difference in interventions on reduction of disability. Participants will in the experimental group will be treated with a combination of: 1. 448kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency and, 2. PNF intervention Participants will in the control group will be treated only using 1\. PNF intervention (identical to experimental group) Researchers will compare experimental and control group to see if there are differences in reduction of pain and disability.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * older than 18 years, chronic low back pain (CLBP) Exclusion Criteria: * spinal fractures, radiculopathies, history of spinal surgery, spinal stenosis, history of thrombosis, pacemaker, pregnancy

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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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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?

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What they're measuring

Change from baseline: Pain - Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: Change from baseline pain after two weeks (14 days).

Change from baseline: Disability - ODI (Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire)

Timeframe: Change from baseline disability after two weeks (14 days).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05682287

SponsorUniversity of Applied Health Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-06-30

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