Chronic Low-back Pain study: TENS
Official title Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Low Back Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05812885
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will find out whether using the strongest comfortable level of TENS on the lower back reduces pain, improves daily function, and changes pain‑blocking pathways.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have had low‑back pain for at least three months.
- What's involved
- Participants will wear a TENS unit on their lower back at the highest comfortable setting for a set time each day and will attend clinic visits for pain and function tests.
You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60
You may be able to join if
- people who have experienced back pain for at least 3 months
- and have reported a minimal pain level of 3 on the 0-10 Pain Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
- age from 18-60
- TENS naive or have not used TENS for 5 years.
- Both men and women may participate in the study
You likely can't join if
- Serious spinal disorders, such as fractures, tumors, or inflammatory arthritis disease
- nerve root disorders confirmed by neurological tests;
- neurological diseases
- severe cardiorespiratory disease
- pregnancy
- skin infection or lesions or change in sensation at the TENS application site
See the full eligibility criteria
- people who have experienced back pain for at least 3 months
- and have reported a minimal pain level of 3 on the 0-10 Pain Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
- age from 18-60
- TENS naive or have not used TENS for 5 years.
- Both men and women may participate in the study
- Serious spinal disorders, such as fractures, tumors, or inflammatory arthritis disease
- nerve root disorders confirmed by neurological tests;
- neurological diseases
- severe cardiorespiratory disease
- pregnancy
- skin infection or lesions or change in sensation at the TENS application site
- cancer
- cardiac pacemaker
- allergy to electrodes
- use of opioids.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 60 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at West Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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