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Photobiomodulation for Lower Back Pain Post Spinal Fusion and Decompression Surgery

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 75 YearsAllUniversity of California, Los Angeles
NCT06282770 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

After spinal fusion and decompression surgery there is a possible risk of developing chronic back pain. After surgery there is typically inflammation around the operation site and this inflammation can be painful and debilitating to patients. Many possible treatment plans have been incorporated to assist the patient with recovery - notably medications, physical therapy, and braces. However, few studies have looked at laser diodes that utilize high-power laser lights that are aimed at decreasing pain and inflammation. Investigators aim to look compare patients using a back brace with laser diodes within versus those who wear a normal brace used as a placebo. Investigators will also assess the patient's surgical wound to monitor the progression of wound healing while using the brace.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Subject will have undergone minimally invasive spinal fusion surgery or spinal decompression surgery in their lower back L1-S1. * Have low back pain of \>3 months and a pain threshold of \> 4 (as described by the the subject), age \> 18 years, and English speaking to eliminate possible miscommunication and consequent human error regarding belt use. * Subject must have had surgery at minimum to 1 year prior to start of study and no more than 5 years prior to start to study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with tumors * Current infection * Drug misuse history * Skin conditions preclude the use of laser belt * Severe spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis, spinal stenosis, ankylosing spondylitis * Previous low back surgery exceeding 5 years to initial start date.
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What it tests

  • Laser Diode Brace
  • Sham Laser Diode Brace
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Where

2 sites
Semel Institute of Neuroscience at UCLA
Los Angeles, United States
UCLA Clinical and Translational Research Center
Los Angeles, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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