Effect of Low Level Laser Versus Interferential Current on Postmenopausal Low Back Pain
NCT ID: NCT06586450
Last Updated: 2024-09-19
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-09-10
2025-01-15
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The prolonged use of NSAIDs is associated with cardiovascular, hepatic, and renal problems. Therefore, there is a need for emphasis on alternative methods of conservative treatment as non-pharmacological and non-invasive therapy to relieve postmenopausal LBP.
Low level laser has been proven to have an impact on postmenopausal LBP, through several mechanisms as (a) increased endogenous opioid neurotransmitter production ;(b)raised threshold to thermal pain and enhanced local blood circulation ; (c)increased oxygen consumption by accelerating the redox reaction rate of the electron respiratory chain of mitochondria ; (d) increased adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production at the cellular level ;(e) increased production of the anti-inflammatory cytokines.
Also, another non- invasive technique is the interferential current which is one of the existing electrotherapy treatments used to reduce pain and has been studied for its effectiveness in relieving LBP through its deeper penetration into the tissues.
So, this study will be conducted to provide new evidence and information about the efficacy of low-level laser versus interferential current on LBP in postmenopausal women
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Low level laser group
The participants will receive low level laser therapy and core stability exercises
Low level laser therapy
The participants will receive Low Level Laser on lumbo-pelvic region for 20 min/sessions,3 sessions / week for 12 weeks, with the following parameters: Wavelength: 808 nm, continuous mode, Output power: 160 mw, Penetration depth: 4 cm, Power density:0.16 J/cm2.
Core stability exercise
The participants will perform core stability exercises for 15 min 3 time/week in the form of Prone Gluteal Squeezes, Pelvic Bridging, Curl Up Exercise, and Double Knee to Chest Stretching Exercises.
Interferential current group
The participants will receive interferential current and core stability exercises
Interferential current
All participants will receive interferential current on lumbopelvic region ( quadripolar technique) for 25 min/session, 3 sessions/week for 12 weeks, with the following parameters: carrier frequency of 4 KHZ and sweep frequency 95 HZ, intensity based on patient's tolerance without muscle contraction.
Core stability exercise
The participants will perform core stability exercises for 15 min 3 time/week in the form of Prone Gluteal Squeezes, Pelvic Bridging, Curl Up Exercise, and Double Knee to Chest Stretching Exercises.
Core stability exercise group
The participants will perform core stability exercises only
Core stability exercise
The participants will perform core stability exercises for 15 min 3 time/week in the form of Prone Gluteal Squeezes, Pelvic Bridging, Curl Up Exercise, and Double Knee to Chest Stretching Exercises.
Interventions
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Low level laser therapy
The participants will receive Low Level Laser on lumbo-pelvic region for 20 min/sessions,3 sessions / week for 12 weeks, with the following parameters: Wavelength: 808 nm, continuous mode, Output power: 160 mw, Penetration depth: 4 cm, Power density:0.16 J/cm2.
Interferential current
All participants will receive interferential current on lumbopelvic region ( quadripolar technique) for 25 min/session, 3 sessions/week for 12 weeks, with the following parameters: carrier frequency of 4 KHZ and sweep frequency 95 HZ, intensity based on patient's tolerance without muscle contraction.
Core stability exercise
The participants will perform core stability exercises for 15 min 3 time/week in the form of Prone Gluteal Squeezes, Pelvic Bridging, Curl Up Exercise, and Double Knee to Chest Stretching Exercises.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Their age will be ranged from 50 to 60 years.
* Their body mass index (BMI) will be less than 30 kg/m2.
* All of them suffer from chronic low back pain (at least 3 months).
* The score of pain will be 2 or more according to visual analogue scale (VAS).
Exclusion Criteria
* Lumbar disc herniation, degenerative joint diseases, or spondylolisthesis.
* BMI\>30 kg/m2
* Gynecological Diseases as Chronic pelvic pain or genital prolapse.
50 Years
60 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Cairo University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Ola Saad Ibrahim El-Naggar
Principal investigator
Principal Investigators
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Azza B Kassab, professor
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Cairo University
Locations
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Ola Saad El Naggar
Alexandria, , Egypt
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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P.T.REC/012/005317
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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