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Application of LED Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain

Study Description
Brief Summary:
Lumbar pain, or low back pain, may be defined as pain or discomfort located from the lower portion of the costal margin to the gluteal folds, with or without referred pain in the legs. This pain is classified as non-specific lumbar pain when its cause is unknown, as well as chronic when it persists for longer than three months with the appearance of disabilities for activities of daily life. Treatments for low back pain are usually pharmacological, focusing on analgesics, muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatories. Although protective factors, such as exercise, healthy diet and functional training may mitigate the evolution of pain, physical disability due to pain and functional loss reduce quality of life. Photobiomodulation (PBM) can be defined as the therapeutic use of light sources to reduce inflammation and relief pain. In this context, the objectives of this study are to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of an application protocol of an LED cluster for the treatment of chronic low back pain in a randomized, double-blind clinical trial that will be conducted in the outpatient facility of Universidade Nove de Julho (Uninove). Patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain, who signs the Informed Consent Form approved by the Uninove Institutional Review Board will be included in the study. Treatment sessions will be performed with a LED cluster three times a week for 4 weeks (totaling 12 sessions) in the lumbar region, and the outcomes will be measured with the following evaluations: VAS - Visual Analog Scale; Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ); Schöber test; Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire and Algometry.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Low Back Pain Radiation: LED Photobiomodulation Other: Placebo LED Photobiomodulation Phase 1 Phase 2

Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Estimated Enrollment : 76 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking Description:

In the placebo group, the laser application will be simulated in the same way as the active group, but the device will be turned off.

The outcome assessor will not know to which group the patients belong.

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: Application of LED Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain: a Randomized, Double-blind Clinical Trial
Estimated Study Start Date : August 1, 2019
Estimated Primary Completion Date : August 1, 2020
Estimated Study Completion Date : December 1, 2020
Arms and Interventions
Arm Intervention/treatment
Active Comparator: Active group
Thirty eight patients will be recruited from UNINOVE outpatient units and randomly allocated in the two groups.
Radiation: LED Photobiomodulation
A total of twelve laser applications (3 sessions per week) will be provided to the patients as treatment. A LED board with wavelengths of 660nm and 850nm at 5mW of power will be used for 30 minutes, resulting in a total energy of 3J per point in each session. The application site will be the lumbar region, in contact with the skin. The LED cluster (light-emitting diodes) has 72 LEDs.

Placebo Comparator: Placebo group
Thirty eight patients will be recruited from UNINOVE outpatient units and randomly allocated in the two groups.
Other: Placebo LED Photobiomodulation
For the placebo group, the procedures will be the same, however the LED equipment will remain off.

Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Change in low back pain assessed by VAS (visual analog scale) [ Time Frame: Baseline (Before the first application of LED) and 4 weeks after (after the last application). ]
    Patients will be present with a 10-cm ruler in which 0 means total absence of pain and 10 the maximum pain.


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Change in disability assessed by Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) [ Time Frame: Baseline (Before the first application of LED) and 4 weeks after (after the last application). ]
    This scale assesses physical abilities and psychological factors of patients, inquiring about functional changes of people with low back pain. It presents 24 questions about the conditions of the patient that characterize the presented incapacity. In all questions the phrase "because of my back" is added, and when it comes to answering them, the patient signals only the phrases that best suits him or her at that moment, otherwise the patient should go on to the next sentence. The total count of the marked items can range from a minimum of zero, considered no functional impairment, to a maximum of 24, high functional impairment.

  2. Change in range of motion assessed by Schöber test [ Time Frame: Baseline (Before the first application of LED) and 4 weeks after (after the last application). ]

    the patient will remain in the orthostatic position while the examiner positions his thumbs at the lower margin of the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) and draws a horizontal line in the midline between these two structures.

    Then, the examiner firmly holds the tip of a measuring tape against the patient's skin on the marked line and marks a second line 15 cm above the first. The patient is then asked to flex the anterior trunk without increasing pain and a new measurement is marked between the lower and upper marks; finally, the patient returns to the neutral position. The difference between the initial distance (between the two marks on the skin in the neutral position) and the new measurement in the flexed position indicates the mobility of the lumbar spine in centimeters, with precision of millimeters.


  3. Change in disability assessed by Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire [ Time Frame: Baseline (Before the first application of LED) and 4 weeks after (after the last application). ]
    The Brazilian version of the Oswestry questionnaire allows the evaluation of the functional disability reported by the patients, based on the level of pain during different activities of daily life. This questionnaire contains ten questions about daily activities for evaluating the impact of pain on the performance of such activities. The results range from zero (minimum disability) to 100 (evident disability).

  4. Change in Pressure Pain Threshold [ Time Frame: Baseline (Before the first application of LED) and 4 weeks after (after the last application). ]
    The Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT) will be evaluated with the J Tech algometer (XXX). The algometer is a hand device with a 1cm² diameter rod and a rubber cover in its tip. It allows the recording, through the electronic device, the pressure applied on a surface. For this evaluation, a pressure will be applied at a constant rate of 1kg/sec to the level at which pain or discomfort is reported by the volunteer who will be lying on a stretcher. The evaluated muscles will be: gluteus medius; tensor fasciae latae; tibialis anterior; proximal ischiotibial (ischium); paravertebral muscle (lumbar L2-L5 and sacral S1-S3).


Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   20 Years to 60 Years   (Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Clinical symptoms of vertebral pain that do not respond to symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs for at least 3 months;
  • Moderate to severe pain measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS> 4);
  • Diagnosis of chronic nonspecific low back pain (as previously defined);
  • Signed Informed Consent Form to participate in the study and availability to visit the clinic for treatment and evaluations.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Presence of other osteomuscular and rheumatic diseases;
  • Presence of symptoms and signs of osteomioarticular disease, even if without known diagnosis;
  • Clinical signs and complaints of osteomioarticular pain in the lower limbs (hips and ankles), as well as in spinal region;
  • Use of Photobiomodulation up to 90 days before the inclusion;
  • Clinical signs of neuropathy, including radiculopathy and peripheral nerve injury;
  • Presence of systemic inflammatory diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, Reiter arthritis, spondylitis ankylosing, generalized polyarthritis, neoplasia);
  • Presence of metabolic or endocrine diseases;
  • Presence of Fibromyalgia;
  • Presence of serious psychiatric disorders with demands for specialist care;
  • Use of steroids injections up to 48 hours before inclusion;
  • Infection or tumor in the area of Photobiomodulation application;
  • Presence of severe blood dyscrasias;
  • Presence of blood clotting disorders (including local thrombosis);
  • Use of oral anticoagulant;
  • Presence of Affective Psychotic Disorder that hinders adherence to the treatment;
  • History of lumbar surgery;
  • Patients who submit to government benefits due to low back pain.
Contacts and Locations

No Contacts or Locations Provided

Tracking Information
First Submitted Date  ICMJE June 25, 2019
First Posted Date  ICMJE July 1, 2019
Last Update Posted Date July 1, 2019
Estimated Study Start Date  ICMJE August 1, 2019
Estimated Primary Completion Date August 1, 2020   (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Current Primary Outcome Measures  ICMJE
 (submitted: June 28, 2019)
Change in low back pain assessed by VAS (visual analog scale) [ Time Frame: Baseline (Before the first application of LED) and 4 weeks after (after the last application). ]
Patients will be present with a 10-cm ruler in which 0 means total absence of pain and 10 the maximum pain.
Original Primary Outcome Measures  ICMJE Same as current
Change History No Changes Posted
Current Secondary Outcome Measures  ICMJE
 (submitted: June 28, 2019)
  • Change in disability assessed by Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) [ Time Frame: Baseline (Before the first application of LED) and 4 weeks after (after the last application). ]
    This scale assesses physical abilities and psychological factors of patients, inquiring about functional changes of people with low back pain. It presents 24 questions about the conditions of the patient that characterize the presented incapacity. In all questions the phrase "because of my back" is added, and when it comes to answering them, the patient signals only the phrases that best suits him or her at that moment, otherwise the patient should go on to the next sentence. The total count of the marked items can range from a minimum of zero, considered no functional impairment, to a maximum of 24, high functional impairment.
  • Change in range of motion assessed by Schöber test [ Time Frame: Baseline (Before the first application of LED) and 4 weeks after (after the last application). ]
    the patient will remain in the orthostatic position while the examiner positions his thumbs at the lower margin of the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) and draws a horizontal line in the midline between these two structures. Then, the examiner firmly holds the tip of a measuring tape against the patient's skin on the marked line and marks a second line 15 cm above the first. The patient is then asked to flex the anterior trunk without increasing pain and a new measurement is marked between the lower and upper marks; finally, the patient returns to the neutral position. The difference between the initial distance (between the two marks on the skin in the neutral position) and the new measurement in the flexed position indicates the mobility of the lumbar spine in centimeters, with precision of millimeters.
  • Change in disability assessed by Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire [ Time Frame: Baseline (Before the first application of LED) and 4 weeks after (after the last application). ]
    The Brazilian version of the Oswestry questionnaire allows the evaluation of the functional disability reported by the patients, based on the level of pain during different activities of daily life. This questionnaire contains ten questions about daily activities for evaluating the impact of pain on the performance of such activities. The results range from zero (minimum disability) to 100 (evident disability).
  • Change in Pressure Pain Threshold [ Time Frame: Baseline (Before the first application of LED) and 4 weeks after (after the last application). ]
    The Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT) will be evaluated with the J Tech algometer (XXX). The algometer is a hand device with a 1cm² diameter rod and a rubber cover in its tip. It allows the recording, through the electronic device, the pressure applied on a surface. For this evaluation, a pressure will be applied at a constant rate of 1kg/sec to the level at which pain or discomfort is reported by the volunteer who will be lying on a stretcher. The evaluated muscles will be: gluteus medius; tensor fasciae latae; tibialis anterior; proximal ischiotibial (ischium); paravertebral muscle (lumbar L2-L5 and sacral S1-S3).
Original Secondary Outcome Measures  ICMJE Same as current
Current Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures Not Provided
Original Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures Not Provided
 
Descriptive Information
Brief Title  ICMJE Application of LED Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain
Official Title  ICMJE Application of LED Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain: a Randomized, Double-blind Clinical Trial
Brief Summary Lumbar pain, or low back pain, may be defined as pain or discomfort located from the lower portion of the costal margin to the gluteal folds, with or without referred pain in the legs. This pain is classified as non-specific lumbar pain when its cause is unknown, as well as chronic when it persists for longer than three months with the appearance of disabilities for activities of daily life. Treatments for low back pain are usually pharmacological, focusing on analgesics, muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatories. Although protective factors, such as exercise, healthy diet and functional training may mitigate the evolution of pain, physical disability due to pain and functional loss reduce quality of life. Photobiomodulation (PBM) can be defined as the therapeutic use of light sources to reduce inflammation and relief pain. In this context, the objectives of this study are to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of an application protocol of an LED cluster for the treatment of chronic low back pain in a randomized, double-blind clinical trial that will be conducted in the outpatient facility of Universidade Nove de Julho (Uninove). Patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain, who signs the Informed Consent Form approved by the Uninove Institutional Review Board will be included in the study. Treatment sessions will be performed with a LED cluster three times a week for 4 weeks (totaling 12 sessions) in the lumbar region, and the outcomes will be measured with the following evaluations: VAS - Visual Analog Scale; Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ); Schöber test; Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire and Algometry.
Detailed Description Not Provided
Study Type  ICMJE Interventional
Study Phase  ICMJE Phase 1
Phase 2
Study Design  ICMJE Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking Description:

In the placebo group, the laser application will be simulated in the same way as the active group, but the device will be turned off.

The outcome assessor will not know to which group the patients belong.

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Condition  ICMJE Low Back Pain
Intervention  ICMJE
  • Radiation: LED Photobiomodulation
    A total of twelve laser applications (3 sessions per week) will be provided to the patients as treatment. A LED board with wavelengths of 660nm and 850nm at 5mW of power will be used for 30 minutes, resulting in a total energy of 3J per point in each session. The application site will be the lumbar region, in contact with the skin. The LED cluster (light-emitting diodes) has 72 LEDs.
  • Other: Placebo LED Photobiomodulation
    For the placebo group, the procedures will be the same, however the LED equipment will remain off.
Study Arms  ICMJE
  • Active Comparator: Active group
    Thirty eight patients will be recruited from UNINOVE outpatient units and randomly allocated in the two groups.
    Intervention: Radiation: LED Photobiomodulation
  • Placebo Comparator: Placebo group
    Thirty eight patients will be recruited from UNINOVE outpatient units and randomly allocated in the two groups.
    Intervention: Other: Placebo LED Photobiomodulation
Publications * Not Provided

*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Status  ICMJE Unknown status
Estimated Enrollment  ICMJE
 (submitted: June 28, 2019)
76
Original Estimated Enrollment  ICMJE Same as current
Estimated Study Completion Date  ICMJE December 1, 2020
Estimated Primary Completion Date August 1, 2020   (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Eligibility Criteria  ICMJE

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Clinical symptoms of vertebral pain that do not respond to symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs for at least 3 months;
  • Moderate to severe pain measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS> 4);
  • Diagnosis of chronic nonspecific low back pain (as previously defined);
  • Signed Informed Consent Form to participate in the study and availability to visit the clinic for treatment and evaluations.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Presence of other osteomuscular and rheumatic diseases;
  • Presence of symptoms and signs of osteomioarticular disease, even if without known diagnosis;
  • Clinical signs and complaints of osteomioarticular pain in the lower limbs (hips and ankles), as well as in spinal region;
  • Use of Photobiomodulation up to 90 days before the inclusion;
  • Clinical signs of neuropathy, including radiculopathy and peripheral nerve injury;
  • Presence of systemic inflammatory diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, Reiter arthritis, spondylitis ankylosing, generalized polyarthritis, neoplasia);
  • Presence of metabolic or endocrine diseases;
  • Presence of Fibromyalgia;
  • Presence of serious psychiatric disorders with demands for specialist care;
  • Use of steroids injections up to 48 hours before inclusion;
  • Infection or tumor in the area of Photobiomodulation application;
  • Presence of severe blood dyscrasias;
  • Presence of blood clotting disorders (including local thrombosis);
  • Use of oral anticoagulant;
  • Presence of Affective Psychotic Disorder that hinders adherence to the treatment;
  • History of lumbar surgery;
  • Patients who submit to government benefits due to low back pain.
Sex/Gender  ICMJE
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Ages  ICMJE 20 Years to 60 Years   (Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers  ICMJE Yes
Contacts  ICMJE Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
Listed Location Countries  ICMJE Not Provided
Removed Location Countries  
 
Administrative Information
NCT Number  ICMJE NCT04003545
Other Study ID Numbers  ICMJE TFilippo
Has Data Monitoring Committee Not Provided
U.S. FDA-regulated Product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No
IPD Sharing Statement  ICMJE Not Provided
Responsible Party Sandra Kalil Bussadori, University of Nove de Julho
Study Sponsor  ICMJE University of Nove de Julho
Collaborators  ICMJE Not Provided
Investigators  ICMJE Not Provided
PRS Account University of Nove de Julho
Verification Date June 2019

ICMJE     Data element required by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors and the World Health Organization ICTRP