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PBMT Associated With MCE for Chronic Non- Specific Low Back Pain
Sponsor: University of Nove de Julho
Summary
Non-specific low back pain (LBP) is a very prevalent health condition and is highly associated with disability worldwide. There is evidence that patients with non-specific LBP may have impairments in the control of postural muscles. In this way, motor control exercises (MCE) may be an interesting alternative in the treatment of patients with non-specific LBP. In addition, the association of MCE and photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) may potentiate its benefits, since PBMT has ergogenic effects. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the ergogenic effects of PBMT, using low-level laser therapy, when associated with MCE in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain.
Official title: Effects of Photobiomodulation Therapy (LASER) Associated With Motor Control Exercises for Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
148
Start Date
2022-08-22
Completion Date
2026-08
Last Updated
2024-08-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Placebo PBMT + MCE
Placebo PBMT will be irradiated at 4 sites in the lumbar region and 6 sites in the patient's abdominal region, without any emission of therapeutic dose. After, the patient will be submitted to a MCE protocol consisting on stabilization exercises and isometric abdominal training. The treatment will be performed twice a week (on non-consecutive days), for 6 weeks, yielding 12 treatment sessions.
Active PBMT + MCE
Active PBMT will be irradiated at 4 sites in the lumbar region and 6 sites in the patient's abdominal region, with a dose of 30 J per site. After, the patient will be submitted to a MCE protocol consisting on stabilization exercises and isometric abdominal training. The treatment will be performed twice a week (on non-consecutive days), for 6 weeks, yielding 12 treatment sessions.
Locations (2)
Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Laboratory of Phototherapy and Innovative Technologies in Health
São Paulo, Brazil