Ischemic Compression and Low-Level Laser Therapy for Myofascial Low Back Pain

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Sponsor
Nova Southeastern University
Study ID
NCT07832422
Status
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Conditions

  • Low Back Pain
  • Myofascial Pain Syndromes

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 80 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Ischemic Compression — OTHER
    Ischemic compression will be applied to identified myofascial trigger points in the lumbar region in combination with the prescribed exercise program.
  • Low-Level Laser Therapy — DEVICE
    Low-level laser therapy will be applied to identified myofascial trigger points in the lumbar region in combination with the exercise program according to the study protocol.
  • Exercise Program — OTHER
    Participants will perform a standardized therapeutic exercise program designed to improve lumbar mobility, flexibility, strength, and functional performance according to the study protocol.
  • Sham Low-Level Laser Therapy — DEVICE
    The laser probe will be applied to identified lumbar myofascial trigger points in the same manner and for the same duration as active low-level laser therapy, but with the laser power deactivated and no laser energy delivered.

Study Details

This randomized controlled study will compare the effects of ischemic compression combined with exercise, low-level laser therapy combined with exercise, and sham low-level laser therapy combined with exercise in adults with subacute or chronic myofascial low back pain. Participants will be assigned to one of three treatment groups. Outcomes will include pain intensity measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), pressure pain threshold (PPT), and disability measured using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and at a 1-month follow-up.

Key Dates

First listed
Sep 22, 2026
Start date
Sep 30, 2026
Status verified
Sep 2026
Primary completion
Mar 31, 2027
Completion
Apr 30, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
45 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Ischemic Compression Plus Exercise
    Participants assigned to this group will receive ischemic compression in combination with an exercise program.
  • Experimental: Low-Level Laser Therapy Plus Exercise
    Participants assigned to this group will receive low-level laser therapy in combination with an exercise program.
  • Active Comparator: Sham Low-Level Laser Therapy + Exercise.
    Participants assigned to this group will receive sham low-level laser therapy, with the laser device applied to identified lumbar myofascial trigger points in the same manner and for the same duration as active LLLT, but with no laser energy delivered, followed by the standardized therapeutic exercise program.

Primary Outcome Measure

Pain Intensity Measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) [ Time Frame: Baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and 1-month follow-up ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Attia Rehabilitation Pt PcBrooklynNew York11235
KHALID G ATTIA, PT, DPT
[email protected]
347-374-3371
KHALID G ATTIA, PT, DPT (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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