Sound wave therapy for mechanical low back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding sound wave therapy to standard physical therapy helps adults with long-lasting low back pain. It is for people aged 18 to 45 whose pain stays above the knee.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- Your low back pain has lasted at least 3 months.
- Your pain is mainly in your lower back, possibly going into your buttocks or thighs, but not below your knee.
- You have not had a serious back injury or fracture.
- You do not have nerve-related pain down your leg or symptoms of a spinal cord problem.
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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