NCT06282770 Photobiomodulation for Lower Back Pain Post Spinal Fusion and Decompression Surgery
| NCT ID | NCT06282770 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Condition | Spinal Fusion |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 80 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-07-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-06-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 80 participants in total. It began in 2023-07-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-01.
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Brief Summary
After spinal fusion and decompression surgery there is a possible risk of developing chronic back pain. After surgery there is typically inflammation around the operation site and this inflammation can be painful and debilitating to patients. Many possible treatment plans have been incorporated to assist the patient with recovery - notably medications, physical therapy, and braces. However, few studies have looked at laser diodes that utilize high-power laser lights that are aimed at decreasing pain and inflammation. Investigators aim to look compare patients using a back brace with laser diodes within versus those who wear a normal brace used as a placebo. Investigators will also assess the patient's surgical wound to monitor the progression of wound healing while using the brace.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subject will have undergone minimally invasive spinal fusion surgery or spinal decompression surgery in their lower back L1-S1. * Have low back pain of \>3 months and a pain threshold of \> 4 (as described by the the subject), age \> 18 years, and English speaking to eliminate possible miscommunication and consequent human error regarding belt use. * Subject must have had surgery at minimum to 1 year prior to start of study and no more than 5 years prior to start to study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with tumors * Current infection * Drug misuse history * Skin conditions preclude the use of laser belt * Severe spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis, spinal stenosis, ankylosing spondylitis * Previous low back surgery exceeding 5 years to initial start date.
Contact & Investigator
Sara K Chung, PA
STUDY DIRECTOR
University of California, Los Angeles
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06282770 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Spinal Fusion. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06282770 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06282770 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at DCLu@mednet.ucla.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06282770 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06282770 clinical trial?
NCT06282770 is sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles. The principal investigator is Sara K Chung, PA at University of California, Los Angeles. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.