Ear Acupuncture Reducing Pain and Improving Balance

N/AUnknownNCT01995279

Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul80 enrolled

Overview

The aim of the present project is to examine the effects of single session of French ear acupuncture on pain sensation and on postural control in individuals with chronic low back pain. We hypothesize that: I) The application of French ear acupuncture at specific points to reduce low back pain would decrease pain intensity in patients with chronic low back pain. II) The pain reduction would be greater for those individuals with low back pain who receive application of French ear acupuncture at specific points to reduce low back pain compared with patients who receive placebo treatment. III) The application of French ear acupuncture at specific points to reduce back pain will have positive effect on the performance of the postural control system.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Chronic Low Back Pain

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 50 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Complaints of back pain lasting more than 12 weeks * Pain referred larger than 4 according to the 11-points pain scale Exclusion Criteria: * No other musculoskeletal injury, * Individuals diagnosed with structural damage * Individuals who performed a spine surgery * Individuals who have sensory abnormalities or dizziness. * Individuals may not be in physical therapy for reducing low back pain. * Painkillers or anti-inflammatories use 24 hours before the experimental procedure.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

11-point Short Pain Scale (SPS-11)

Treatment: single session of French ear acupuncture. Placebo: 20 minute application of sham ultrasound

Time frame: 20 minute

Secondary Outcomes

Center of pressure sway area