The Effect of Radiofrequency of 448 kHz on Pain and Function

NCT ID: NCT05682287

Last Updated: 2023-01-12

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

62 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-03-01

Study Completion Date

2022-07-01

Brief Summary

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The goal of this trial is to compare the effects 448kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency (CRM) with Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) versus only PNF in chronic low back pain patients.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. Is there any difference in interventions on reduction of pain.
2. Is there any difference in interventions on reduction of disability.

Participants will in the experimental group will be treated with a combination of:

1. 448kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency and,
2. PNF intervention

Participants will in the control group will be treated only using

1\. PNF intervention (identical to experimental group)

Researchers will compare experimental and control group to see if there are differences in reduction of pain and disability.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Chronic Low-back Pain Lumbago Low Back Pain, Recurrent

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Experimental group

Participants in the experimental group will be treated with a combination of 448kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency and Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) over the course of two weeks.

1. 448 kHz radio frequency therapy will be carried for a duration of 15 min. Contact cream will be applied beforehand to increase the electrical conductivity in the treated area.
2. After the radiofrequency therapy, participants will exercise for exactly 20 minutes using the PNF concept exercises to mobilize the pelvis and lumbar spine, primarily strengthening the muscles of the abdomen, back and hips.

Therapy will be administered for a total of 5 times in two weeks. Three times in week 1 and two times in week 2.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

448kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency

Intervention Type DEVICE

Capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency (CRM) treatment is a type of medical procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to heat the targeted tissue.

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

Intervention Type OTHER

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a type of physical therapy that uses techniques such as stretching and strengthening exercises to improve muscle function and movement patterns.

Control group

Participants will exercise for exactly 20 minutes, over the course of two weeks, using the PNF concept exercises to mobilize the pelvis and lumbar spine, primarily strengthening the muscles of the abdomen, back and hips.

Therapy will be administered for a total of 5 times in two weeks. Three times in week 1 and two times in week 2.

This is identical intervention and the second intervention in the experimental group.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

Intervention Type OTHER

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a type of physical therapy that uses techniques such as stretching and strengthening exercises to improve muscle function and movement patterns.

Interventions

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448kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency

Capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency (CRM) treatment is a type of medical procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to heat the targeted tissue.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a type of physical therapy that uses techniques such as stretching and strengthening exercises to improve muscle function and movement patterns.

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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PNF

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* older than 18 years, chronic low back pain (CLBP)

Exclusion Criteria

* spinal fractures, radiculopathies, history of spinal surgery, spinal stenosis, history of thrombosis, pacemaker, pregnancy
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Applied Health Sciences

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ivan Jurak

Head of Physiotherapy

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Polyclinic Cerebellum

Varaždin, Varaždin County, Croatia

Site Status

Countries

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Croatia

References

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Jurak I, Grabar S, Zura N, Jakus L. Evaluating the Efficacy of Capacitive Resistive Monopolar Radiofrequency Combined With Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Managing Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Physiother Res Int. 2025 Jan;30(1):e70009. doi: 10.1002/pri.70009.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 39572389 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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602-04/21-25/840

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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