Sound waves vs medicated gel: which eases back pain better?
NCT ID NCT06959394
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested two common physical therapy treatments—therapeutic ultrasound and phonophoresis (ultrasound with a pain-relief gel)—against a placebo in 60 adults with chronic low back pain. All groups also received standard treatments like TENS and exercises. The goal was to see which approach better reduced pain and improved movement and daily function. Results may help guide future treatment choices.
What this could mean
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Active substance
therapeutic ultrasound and phonophoresis (diclofenac gel)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that ultrasound or phonophoresis is a helpful, drug-free way to ease chronic low back pain and improve daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the placebo group also received other treatments, making it hard to know what really helped.
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Conditions
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Locations
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KTO Karatay University
Konya, Konya, 42100, Turkey (Türkiye)