Shock Wave Therapy for Chronic Lower Back Pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether shock wave therapy (sound waves directed at painful areas) can reduce chronic lower back pain. You'll receive 4 treatment sessions with different dose levels to see which works best.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Age 18–65 years
- Chronic lower back pain (at least 12 weeks) with pain rated 5/10 or higher
- Pain caused by movement or position (not nerve pain radiating down the leg)
- No previous back surgery or recent fractures
- Able to attend 4 treatment sessions and follow-up visits
- Willing to pause certain pain medications during the study
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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