Chiropractic Care + Radial Pulse Therapy for Low Back Pain
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the addition of radial pulse therapy to chiropractic care will help adult patients recover faster to an acute bout of low back pain. Radial pulse therapy is the application of acoustic waves that passes through the skin to tissues and cells in the body. The main questions that the clinical trial aims to answer are: * Does the addition of radial pulse therapy to chiropractic care result in better or earlier reduction in pain intensity? * Does the addition of radial pulse therapy to chiropractic care result in better or earlier improvement in physical function? Researchers will compare radial pulse therapy plus chiropractic care to chiropractic care alone to see if patients with acute low back pain recover faster with the addition of radial pulse therapy. Participants will: * Visit the clinic once a week for 5 weeks * Receive chiropractic care with or without the addition of radial pulse therapy to the low back and hip regions of the body * Report their pain intensity and perform a physical function test at each clinic visit
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
If you are currently using over-the-counter or prescription NSAIDs (like ibuprofen or naproxen) or have used oral corticosteroids in the past 6 weeks, you cannot participate in this trial. The protocol does not specify other medication restrictions.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for low back pain?
Is Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (rESWT) safe for humans?
How does Chiropractic Care + Radial Pulse Therapy differ from other treatments for low back pain?
This treatment combines chiropractic care with radial pulse therapy, which is a form of shockwave therapy that uses lower pressure waves to target pain and improve function. Unlike standard treatments, this approach may offer enhanced pain relief and functional improvement by addressing both spinal alignment and soft tissue conditions.12347
Eligibility Criteria
Adults with acute low back pain can join this trial. They should be able to visit the clinic weekly for 5 weeks and report their pain levels. People who have conditions that might interfere with the treatment or assessments are likely excluded, but specific exclusion criteria are not provided.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive chiropractic care with or without radial pulse therapy once a week for 5 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Northeast College of Health Sciences
Lead Sponsor