Electrical stimulation for low back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment that uses gentle electrical pulses to help reduce low back pain. It involves physical therapy sessions twice a week for up to 6 weeks.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have low back pain that has lasted at least 2 weeks, rated as 3 or higher on a 0-10 pain scale.
- Your pain is in the lower back only, not spreading down your legs.
- You have normal strength in your legs.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You can attend physical therapy sessions twice a week for up to 6 weeks.
- You do not have a pacemaker, are not pregnant, and have no history of certain conditions like epilepsy or back surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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