TENS for low back pain in adults
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if a non-invasive device called TENS (which uses gentle electrical pulses) can help relieve low back pain that comes from muscle knots or tight bands. The device is applied to the skin over the painful area.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old.
- You have low back pain that started more than 1 month ago and feels like it comes from muscle knots or tight spots in your back (not from a disc problem or other spine condition).
- Your pain is mild (a score of 0 to 3 on a 0–10 scale).
- You have not had physical therapy, injections, or pain medications for your back in the last 4 weeks.
- You have not taken sedatives or strong painkillers (like opioids) in the last 6 months.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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