Could a Red-Light brace ease back pain after spinal fusion?
NCT ID NCT06282770
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a back brace with red laser diodes can reduce chronic lower back pain in people who had spinal fusion or decompression surgery 1 to 5 years ago. Half of the 80 participants will wear the active laser brace, and half will wear a sham brace that looks the same but does nothing. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and scar healing over time.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Laser Diode Brace
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a drug-free option to reduce chronic back pain and improve wound healing after spinal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 80 people. The sham brace may show similar results, and the effect on pain may be small or temporary.
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Semel Institute of Neuroscience at UCLA
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90024, United States
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UCLA Clinical and Translational Research Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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