View clinical trials related to Chronic Low Back Pain.
Filter by:Objective: The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of duloxetine in the treatment of patients with chronic low back pain with a radicular component to placebo. Study hypothesis: Duloxetine is a new substance now in use for the treatment of neuropathic pain. It has proven its efficacy in diabetic peripheral neuropathy and fibromyalgia in several trials. The investigators therefore hypothesize that duloxetine will be efficacious in patients with chronic low back pain and a radicular component. Study Rationale: Chronic low back pain is an extremely common diagnosis. However, therapeutic options for the condition are limited and therapy remains difficult. Duloxetine has proven its efficacy in patients with neuropathic pain and may also be useful in chronic low back pain. If the investigators are able to show a benefit for patients in the duloxetine arm, the substance may constitute a further treatment alternative in chronic low back pain. Study Design: Prospective, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled cross over study. Patients will be administered duloxetine for 4 weeks followed by a 2 week wash-out phase after which they will be medicated with placebo for 4 weeks. A second group of patients will receive the medication in reversed order. The primary study endpoint is constituted the weekly mean of VAS-Score in the last week of each treatment period. Secondary endpoints are defined as use of rescue medication, Beck Depression Inventory score, Health related Quality of Life SF-36 score and side effects/adverse events.
A randomized controlled trial of the efficacy of classification based cognitive functional physiotherapy according to the system proposed by Peter O'Sullivan as compared to manual therapy and exercise in patients with non specific chronic low back pain. The investigators hypothesis was that treatment targeted at the mechanism behind the problem from a multidimensional perspective would be superior to traditional treatment.
The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of three exercise programs in patients with chronic low back pain: Segmental stabilization, superficial strengthening and stretching. Groups were contrasted regarding pain, functional disability and TrA muscle activation capacity. The three groups of exercise improved pain and functional disabilities, and the Segmental stabilization group was better in the ability to recruit TrA muscle.
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Bupivacaine TTS (Bupivacaine patch) compared to placebo in patients with chronic low back pain.
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of EN3324 (axomadol) in subjects with moderate to severe chronic low back pain
Subcutaneous administration of tanezumab can result in changes in the number of nerves around the injection site in the thigh.
The proposed study will test how well an innovative method, interactive voice response (IVR), can be used for delivering an treatment for chronic low back pain. The use of IVR will improve the accessibility of treatment to Veterans. IVR is a computerized interface that allows patients to use their telephone to: 1) obtain pre-recorded didactic information, 2) report data regarding pain-related symptoms and adherence to pain coping skill practice, and 3) receive personalized therapist feedback. Although CBT has been shown to be effective in reducing pain intensity, traditional CBT requires patients to make frequent office visits. The use of IVR will allow Veterans to access CBT from their home via a touch-tone telephone, thereby allowing them to access treatment at their convenience without travel to the VA for an outpatient appointment. Veterans with chronic low back pain will be randomized in equal numbers to receive either standard CBT or IVR-based CBT. Veterans in both conditions will receive 10 session of treatment designed to help them manage their chronic pain using pain coping skills. The primary outcome measure will be pain intensity.
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of the TENS and IFC in patients with non specific chronic low back pain.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of long-term treatment with HZT-501, a fixed-dose combination oral tablet of 800 mg ibuprofen and 26.6 mg famotidine for patients that require long-term NSAID treatment.
The purpose of this research study is to determine the change in perceived levels of pain and dysfunction in 50 patients with chronic low back pain, following the use of custom-made shoe orthotics for a three month period. The hypothesis of this study is that custom orthotic intervention will improve the patients' low back pain and dysfunction symptoms.