Efficacy of Low-Dose Laser Acupuncture for Low Back Pain
ConditionChronic Low Back Pain
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorMun Fei Yam
About this trial
This study will evaluate whether low-dose laser acupuncture can reduce pain and improve daily function in adults with chronic low back pain. The trial is a double-blinded, randomized, two-arm, parallel, multi-centred study.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Low back pain for ≥12 weeks
Pain intensity VAS ≥3 cm at Visit 1 (baseline)
Age 18-65 years
Able and willing to provide written informed consent
Disqualifiers
Pregnant or planning pregnancy; females unwilling to use pregnancy prevention during the study
Current or past history of trauma or cancer
Prior spine surgery
Severe infection (e.g., tuberculosis, pyogenic abscess)
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Low-Dose Laser Acupuncture
- Sham Laser Acupuncture
Treatment groups
80 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Mun Fei Yam
Lead sponsor
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Sponsor institution
Source ClinicalTrials.gov