Use of a Non-medicated Plaster in Chronic Lumbar Back Pain.

NCT ID: NCT04651426

Last Updated: 2020-12-03

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

54 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-08-01

Study Completion Date

2019-10-30

Brief Summary

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The investigator assessed 54 patients with chronic lumbar back pain treated with FIT Therapy (far infrared technology) patch. The criteria for inclusion were chronic lumbar back pain due to overstress or to contracture and patients over 30 years old. Patients with tumors, infections, neurological and metabolic diseases were excluded. Three different types of FIT Therapy patches (F4, F3 and the placebo) were used according to the different power of action. The patches were self-removed after 5 days. At day 8 new ones were applied for other five days and at day 14 patients were dismissed. Every single patient was assessed during the study using the VAS pain scale, the Roland Morris questionnaire for quality of life and the range of motion (ROM).

Detailed Description

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First and foremost, the investigators obtained the ethical committee approval, then 54 patients were enrolled since May 2019 to November 2019, at the AOUI (Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata) Verona. Prospective analysis in a 3-arm, randomized double-blind and placebo-controlled study was performed to assess the effect of FIT Therapy patches on the chronic lumbar spine pain and on the ROM.

The FIT Therapy patch (D. FENSTEC s.r.l. Altavilla Vicentina, Italy) is a medical device class 1 which mechanism of action is through the ability of biominerals to reflect the far infrared radiation (FIR).

Normally the human body temperature would dissipate regular far infrared radiations but, thanks to the FIT Therapy (Far Infrared Technology), these waves are reflected and allowed to reach deeper areas in the human body (wavelength spectrum is 4-21 µm with a denser concentration around 11 µm).

Every FIT device act as a mirror and they are able to induce an antalgic effect simply thanks to this biophysical process, therefore without releasing any active ingredient or creating a thermic shock.

The plasters are made of 100% polypropylene non-woven fabric, an acrylic adhesive mass and a mix of titanium dioxide printed on. This particular mix in powder form is characterized by particles sizes above 100 nm. The intrinsic properties of the FIT technology are due to the mix of titanium dioxides that reflect the FIR emitted by the human body.

Three different plasters were used: a placebo (without any biomineral, therefore with no reflectance ability); an "F3" patch and an "F4" one, characterized by different power of action (F4 has a broader spectrum of refrigency than F3). The 3 plasters presented no difference in size, color and shape.

Patients were subdivided in 3 randomized groups.The Visual Analogic Scale (VAS) and the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) were used. The Range of Motion (ROM) evaluation consisted of flexion and extension, lateral bending and rotation of the lumbar spine.

The trial consisted of a total of 14 days for each patient. At day 0, during the first clinical encounter, patients were enrolled by signing an informed consent. Still during the encounter, the lumbar spine ROM was measured, the VAS and the RMDQ administered. Only after all these necessary steps the first patch was applied. Every patient was given a RMDQ and a journal, which had to be updated daily, and at the same time every day, with the pain level experienced and any adverse effect to the FIT Therapy patch. At day 5 the patch was self-removed and the RMDQ given during the first encounter filled. The second clinical encounter was at day 8. The patients' ROM and VAS were tested for the second time and a new FIT Therapy patch was applied. At day 13 the FIT Therapy patch was dismissed and a second RMDQ filled at home. The last clinical encounter was held at day 14 and once again all 54 patients' ROM and VAS were assessed. Finally, the daily journal was collected, and patients were asked if any other pain medication was self-administered during the entirety of the tests.

Conditions

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Back Pain

Keywords

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non-medicated plaster, lumbar back pain, FIT Therapy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Prospective analysis in a 3-arm, randomized double-blind and placebo-controlled stud
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Placebo

The Placebo is a Patch identical to the F3 and F4 patches in aesthetics but without any biomineral, therefore with no reflectance ability.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

The FIT Therapy patch (D. FENSTEC s.r.l. Altavilla Vicentina, Italy) is a medical device class 1

Intervention Type DEVICE

The FIT Therapy patch (D. FENSTEC s.r.l. Altavilla Vicentina, Italy) is a medical device class 1 which mechanism of action is through the ability of biominerals to reflect the far infrared radiation (FIR). Normally the human body temperature would dissipate regular far infrared radiations but, thanks to the FIT Therapy (Far Infrared Technology), these waves are reflected and allowed to reach deeper areas in the human body (wavelength spectrum is 4-21 µm with a denser concentration around 11 µm).

Every FIT device act as a mirror and they are able to induce an antalgic effect simply thanks to this biophysical process, therefore without releasing any active ingredient or creating a thermic shock.

The plasters are made of 100% polypropylene non-woven fabric, an acrylic adhesive mass and a mix of titanium dioxide printed on. This particular mix in powder form is characterized by particles sizes above 100 nm.

F3 Patch

The F3 is a patch made of 100% polypropylene non-woven fabric, an acrylic adhesive mass and a mix of titanium dioxide printed on with a refringency spectrum 2 m x kg

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

The FIT Therapy patch (D. FENSTEC s.r.l. Altavilla Vicentina, Italy) is a medical device class 1

Intervention Type DEVICE

The FIT Therapy patch (D. FENSTEC s.r.l. Altavilla Vicentina, Italy) is a medical device class 1 which mechanism of action is through the ability of biominerals to reflect the far infrared radiation (FIR). Normally the human body temperature would dissipate regular far infrared radiations but, thanks to the FIT Therapy (Far Infrared Technology), these waves are reflected and allowed to reach deeper areas in the human body (wavelength spectrum is 4-21 µm with a denser concentration around 11 µm).

Every FIT device act as a mirror and they are able to induce an antalgic effect simply thanks to this biophysical process, therefore without releasing any active ingredient or creating a thermic shock.

The plasters are made of 100% polypropylene non-woven fabric, an acrylic adhesive mass and a mix of titanium dioxide printed on. This particular mix in powder form is characterized by particles sizes above 100 nm.

F4 Patch

The F4 is a patch made of 100% polypropylene non-woven fabric, an acrylic adhesive mass and a mix of titanium dioxide printed on with a refringency spectrum of 4 m x kg

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

The FIT Therapy patch (D. FENSTEC s.r.l. Altavilla Vicentina, Italy) is a medical device class 1

Intervention Type DEVICE

The FIT Therapy patch (D. FENSTEC s.r.l. Altavilla Vicentina, Italy) is a medical device class 1 which mechanism of action is through the ability of biominerals to reflect the far infrared radiation (FIR). Normally the human body temperature would dissipate regular far infrared radiations but, thanks to the FIT Therapy (Far Infrared Technology), these waves are reflected and allowed to reach deeper areas in the human body (wavelength spectrum is 4-21 µm with a denser concentration around 11 µm).

Every FIT device act as a mirror and they are able to induce an antalgic effect simply thanks to this biophysical process, therefore without releasing any active ingredient or creating a thermic shock.

The plasters are made of 100% polypropylene non-woven fabric, an acrylic adhesive mass and a mix of titanium dioxide printed on. This particular mix in powder form is characterized by particles sizes above 100 nm.

Interventions

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The FIT Therapy patch (D. FENSTEC s.r.l. Altavilla Vicentina, Italy) is a medical device class 1

The FIT Therapy patch (D. FENSTEC s.r.l. Altavilla Vicentina, Italy) is a medical device class 1 which mechanism of action is through the ability of biominerals to reflect the far infrared radiation (FIR). Normally the human body temperature would dissipate regular far infrared radiations but, thanks to the FIT Therapy (Far Infrared Technology), these waves are reflected and allowed to reach deeper areas in the human body (wavelength spectrum is 4-21 µm with a denser concentration around 11 µm).

Every FIT device act as a mirror and they are able to induce an antalgic effect simply thanks to this biophysical process, therefore without releasing any active ingredient or creating a thermic shock.

The plasters are made of 100% polypropylene non-woven fabric, an acrylic adhesive mass and a mix of titanium dioxide printed on. This particular mix in powder form is characterized by particles sizes above 100 nm.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* chronic lumbar spine pain due to muscle contractures or over-use
* a signed informed consent
* patients 30 years of age or older.

Exclusion Criteria

* infections
* neoplastic masses
* neuropathies
* metabolic disorders triggering the lumbar pain
Minimum Eligible Age

30 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Matteo Ricci

Associate Professor at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Matteo Ricci, Professor

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona

Locations

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Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata

Verona, , Italy

Site Status

Countries

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Italy

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Other Identifiers

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2128CESC

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id