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NCT04704375 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and Bio Electro-Magnetic Regulation Therapy on Low Back Pain in Adults.
A NA study of Musculoskeletal Pain, sponsored by Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04704375: Completed NA study of Musculoskeletal Pain, sponsored by Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
NCT04704375 is a NA study of Musculoskeletal Pain that has completed, run by Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 154-participant average among 37 other Musculoskeletal Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (74% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04704375, a NA study of Musculoskeletal Pain, has completed, sponsored by Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
It is clear that low back pain (LBP) is a major challenge in our society, which can lead to severe disability in many individuals. Although there are several different treatments and approaches to help individuals with LBP, the number affected by this condition has been steadily increasing. OMT has been shown to be helpful in the treatment of LBP. In fact, the use of OMT has been shown to increase mobility of the lumbar myofascial tissues, visceral motion and decrease pain in patients with LBP. Bio Electro-Magnetic Regulation (BEMER) Therapy is a therapeutic modality that deploys a biorhythmically defined stimulus through a Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF), which leads to an increase in blood flow. The positive effects of BEMER on the circulation has been shown to result in significant increases in arteriovenous oxygen difference, number of open capillaries, arteriolar and venular flow volume, and flow rate of red blood cells in the microvasculature. Therefore, BEMER can potentially be used in the treatment of LBP by improving microcirculation in muscular tissue. In fact, BEMER with physiotherapy showed reductions in pain and fatigue acutely in patients with chronic low back pain. A systemic review of randomized controlled trials that investigated whether PEMF was effective in low back pain showed there was decrease in pain intensity and improved functionality in individuals with different low back pain conditions. Therefore, it is plausible that the combination of OMT and BEMER therapy may help increase circulation to myofascial structures that influence low back restriction and pain. The purpose of this study is to investigate the individual and combined effects of OMT and BEMER therapy on low back pain.
Primary Outcome
Assessed by questionnaire rating, compared with pre-intervention rating Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Score ranges 0-100. Minimum score=0 (no pain), Maximum score=100 (worst pain ever felt). Lower scores is better as it reflect lower pain
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Bio Electro-Magnetic Regulation (BEMER) Therapy
- PROCEDURE OMT (osteopathic manipulative treatment)
- PROCEDURE Light touch
Study Locations (1)
Florida
- LECOM-Bradenton - Bradenton
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-09-13 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-09-09 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04704375 record still lists
NCT04704375 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 154-participant average among 37 other Musculoskeletal Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (74% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Musculoskeletal Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Bio Electro-Magnetic Regulation (BEMER) Therapy is the first listed.
NCT04704375 reports a single indexed study location in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04704375 about?
NCT04704375 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and Bio Electro-Magnetic Regulation Therapy on Low Back Pain in Adults.". It is clear that low back pain (LBP) is a major challenge in our society, which can lead to severe disability in many individuals. Although there are several different treatments and approaches to help individuals with LBP, the number affected by this condition has been steadily increasing. OMT has...
What is the current status of trial NCT04704375?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2018-09-13. Estimated completion is 2019-09-09.
What conditions does trial NCT04704375 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Musculoskeletal Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04704375?
The interventions under investigation include: Bio Electro-Magnetic Regulation (BEMER) Therapy (DEVICE), OMT (osteopathic manipulative treatment) (PROCEDURE), Light touch (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04704375?
This trial is sponsored by Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, which has 6 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04704375 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Florida. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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