Examining the Effectiveness of Multiwave Locked System Laser Treatment in Chronic Low Back Pain (NCT06593691) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Examining the Effectiveness of Multiwave Locked System Laser Treatment in Chronic Low Back Pain
Stopped: Terminated due to PhD student dismissal. Institutional review board (IRB) approval remains active for potential resumption with new staff.
Turkey (Türkiye)0Started 2024-10-09
Plain-language summary
Patients who come to Tavşanlı Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kalemli State Hospital, Physical Therapy, and Rehabilitation Department who have been diagnosed with Chronic Low Back Pain by a physician will be included. Patients will be divided into two groups by the physician: conservative treatment and patients whose treatment program is determined as multi-wave locked system laser treatment in addition to conservative treatment. Pain intensity will be measured with a numerical pain rating scale. The Roland-Morris disability questionnaire will be used to evaluate the functionality of the participants, and the esthesiometer will be used to assess tactile acuity. Pressure pain threshold will be evaluated with the MicroFET 2 device. The Turkish Form of the SF-12 Quality of Life Scale will be used to assess the participants' quality of life. Pittsburgh's sleep quality index will be used to evaluate sleep quality. Patient satisfaction will be evaluated with a numerical rating scale.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between the ages of 18-65
* Volunteering to participate in the study
* Having low back pain that has persisted for at least 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of surgery in the waist area
* Discopathy at a different level of the spine (Modic Type 3)
* Presence of tumor in the spine
* Infection in the discs
* Having an inflammatory disease
* Presence of neurological involvement
* Fracture
* Spondylosis
* Spinal Stenosis
* Spondylolisthesis
* Radiculopathy
* Having received treatment for low back pain in the last 3 months
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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pain intensity
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year