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Can laser light or Hands-On pressure boost exercise for back pain?

NCT ID NCT07832422

Symptom relief Sponsor: Nova Southeastern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 22, 2026 · Last updated Sep 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at Nova Southeastern University are testing whether adding ischemic compression or low-level laser therapy to an exercise program helps adults with subacute or chronic myofascial low back pain more than exercise alone. The study enrolls 45 adults aged 18 to 80 who have active trigger points in the lower back. Participants are assigned to one of three groups: ischemic compression plus exercise, low-level laser therapy plus exercise, or sham laser plus exercise. The team measures pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, and disability at the start, at 3 and 6 weeks, and one month after treatment ends.

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Active substance
ischemic compression and low-level laser therapy, each combined with a therapeutic exercise program
What this could lead to
If the added therapies help, people with myofascial low back pain could get better pain relief and function from a combination of hands-on treatment, laser therapy, and exercise.
What could go wrong
This is a small study of 45 adults, so any differences between groups may be modest or hard to confirm. Laser therapy is not suitable for everyone, including people with pacemakers or light sensitivity.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 45 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Apr 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-80 years * Diagnosis of myofascial low back pain * Presence of active myofascial trigger point(s) in the lumbar region * Ability to understand and follow study procedures * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or lactation * Photosensitivity or known sensitivity to light-based therapy * Pacemaker use * Malignancy or suspected malignancy, particularly in the treatment area * Skin lesions, active infection, or open wounds in the lumbar treatment area * History of lumbar spine surgery or spinal fracture * Neurological disorders that may affect study participation or outcome assessment * Serious systemic disease that may interfere with participation or treatment safety * Current physical therapy treatment for low back pain * Corticosteroid injection within the previous 3 months * Any contraindication to low-level laser therapy or ischemic compression

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Conditions

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Low Back Pain myofascial pain syndrome

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Low back pain Myofascial pain syndromes

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Locations

  • Attia Rehabilitation Pt Pc

    Brooklyn, New York, 11235, United States

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