High-power laser acupuncture for fatigue, proprioception, and pain in chronic low back pain
Effect of High-power Laser Acupuncture on Fatigue and Proprioception in Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trail
This study will try high-power laser acupuncture plus an exercise program to see if it reduces fatigue, improves body awareness (proprioception), pain, and confidence in managing pain for adults aged 20–40 with chronic nonspecific low back pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Giza) |
| Trial ID | NCT07196709 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial at Cairo University compares high-power laser acupuncture combined with an exercise program to sham laser acupuncture with the same exercise program in adults with chronic nonspecific low back pain. Participants aged 20–40 with pain lasting more than three months and a minimum pain intensity of 30 mm on a 0–100 mm VAS will be enrolled. Outcomes include measures of fatigue, proprioception, back pain intensity, and pain self-efficacy assessed before and after the intervention. The design uses a sham-controlled approach to isolate the specific effect of high-power laser acupuncture beyond exercise.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults 20–40 years old with chronic nonspecific low back pain lasting more than three months, BMI 18.5–29.9 kg/m2, baseline pain ≥30 mm on VAS, and no major systemic, neurological, or recent surgical conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with specific spinal pathology (fracture, tumor, osteoporosis), systemic illnesses like diabetes or rheumatologic disease, recent surgery, pregnancy, psychiatric deficits, or those outside the age/BMI limits are unlikely to be eligible or to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could offer a noninvasive option to reduce fatigue, improve proprioception, and help people better manage chronic nonspecific low back pain.
How similar studies have performed: Some photobiomodulation and low-level laser acupuncture trials have shown modest pain and function benefits, but using high-power laser acupuncture to target deeper tissues is relatively new and has limited clinical evidence.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. The patients had CNSLBP with age from 20 to 40 years from both genders. 2\. Patients diagnosis with chronic low back pain without underlying pathological causes. 3\. The patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain more than 3months. Minimum pain intensity of 30 mm on the visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, which ranges from 0 to 100 mm. 4\. Patients with BMI ranges between 18.5:29.9 kg/m2. 5\. The study populations must be willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Neurological, infectious diseases and systemic illness such as rheumatologic diseases,systemic lupus erythematosus, diabetes mellitus type I or II. 2. Psychiatric/mental deficit. 3. Patients who had a previous surgical history (within 6 months) will also excluded 4. participation in other treatment within the previous 3 month. 5. Pregnancy. 6. History of spinal fracture, tumor, osteoporosis
Where this trial is running
Giza
- Doaa Ayoub Elimy — Giza, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Doaa A Elimy, lecturer
- Email: do3aayoub25@gmail.com
- Phone: 00201066474654
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.