The purpose of this research study is to gather information on the effectiveness of the Trident low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in combination with clinical patient education manuals to reduce lower back pain.
Patients will be administered one of 4 treatment options using the Trident LLLT. The treatment options include 2 treatments, 4 treatments, 6 treatments or 8 treatments. All patients will receive two self-help patient education manuals. Low Back Pain will be compared among all 4 options at the end of week 6.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
Low-level laser therapy
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Change in Brief Pain Inventory score
The PROMIS Numeric Rating Scale v1.0 - Pain Intensity 1a will be used to measure pain intensity on a VAS scale where '0' is no pain and '10' being the worst imaginable pain.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 6
Change in Brief Pain Inventory score
The PROMIS Numeric Rating Scale v1.0 - Pain Intensity 1a will be used to measure pain intensity on a VAS scale where '0' is no pain and '10' being the worst imaginable pain.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 24
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