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NCT number NCT04891692
Other study ID # CCER 20-21-07
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date February 22, 2021
Est. completion date February 23, 2024

Study information

Verified date August 2023
Source Concordia University, Montreal
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

This study evaluates the effect of a 10-week long intervention with the StimaWELL 120MTRS system on multifidus morphology and function in individuals with chronic low back pain. Half the participants will receive muscle therapy at the device's phasic setting, while half will receive muscle therapy at the device's combined setting. This study also evaluates the acute effect of a single treatment with the StimaWELL 120MTRS on multifidus stiffness in individuals with chronic low back pain.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 30
Est. completion date February 23, 2024
Est. primary completion date February 23, 2024
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 18 Years to 60 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - Chronic non-specific LBP (>3 months), defined as pain in the region between the lower ribs and gluteal folds, with or without leg pain. - Aged between 18 to 60 years old. - English or French speakers - At least a 4/10 score on an 11-point Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain intensity. The score will be the average of current pain, and best and worst pain over the previous week. - At least a 'moderate' Modified Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score. - Able to undergo MRI exam. Exclusion Criteria: - Currently undergoing or having received physical therapy treatment in the previous month - Consistent motor control training for the low back and / or consistent weightlifting, power-lifting, bodybuilding, or strongman training in the previous 6 weeks - History of lumbar surgery - Presence of positive lumbosacral dermatomes or myotomes - Presence of disease which could affect the stiffness of muscle tissue (collagen tissue disease, hemiplegia, multiple sclerosis, blood clots) - Presence of systemic disease (cancer, metabolic syndrome) - Presence of rheumatoid arthritis - Presence of spinal stenosis, fracture, infection, or tumor - Presence of lumbar scoliosis greater than 10 degrees - Presence of cardiac arrhythmia - Pregnant and breastfeeding women - Individuals with epilepsy - Individuals at risk for serious bleeding - Individuals with pacemakers or metal implants - Individuals with aneurysms or heart valve clips - Individuals with tattoos or piercings in the lumbar spine - Individuals who have taken prescribed muscle relaxants more than once a week over the past month - BMI > 30

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Device:
StimaWell 120MTRS system
Medium-frequency electrotherapy device that delivers current via up to 12 channels. The device also provides heat therapy up to 40°C.

Locations

Country Name City State
Canada PEFORM Centre Montreal Quebec

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Concordia University, Montreal Mitacs

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Canada, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Change in multifidus muscle size (cross-sectional area) Multifidus muscle cross-sectional area measurements will be obtained from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at L4-L5 and L5-SI spinal levels. Baseline, after 10 weeks
Primary Change in multifidus muscle fat infiltration Multifidus muscle fatty infiltration (composition) measurements will be obtained from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at L4-L5 and L5-S1 spinal levels Baseline, after 10 weeks
Primary Change in multifidus muscle function (% thickness change) Multifidus muscle function, expressed as the % thickness change from a rested to contracted position via prone contralateral arm lifts will be assessed by ultrasound. Baseline, after 10 weeks
Primary Change in multifidus muscle stiffness Multifidus muscle stiffness, obtained at rest in a prone position, with prone contralateral arm lifts, and in a standing position, will be assessed by ultrasound (shear-wave elastography) Baseline, after 10 weeks
Primary Change in multifidus muscle stiffness Multifidus muscle stiffness, obtained at rest in a prone position, and in a standing position, will be assessed by ultrasound (shear-wave elastography) Before and 15 minutes after 3rd treatment
Secondary Change in the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for low back pain intensity at present The NPRS measures pain intensity on a scale of 0 - 10, with 0 being no pain, and 10 being the worst pain imaginable Baseline, before and after each treatment, after 10 weeks
Secondary Change in the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for low back pain intensity (best and worst pain over previous week) The NPRS measures pain intensity on a scale of 0 - 10, with 0 being no pain, and 10 being the worst pain imaginable Baseline, prior to 11th treatment, after 10 weeks
Secondary Change in the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for low back pain intensity (sitting and with movement over past 24h) The NPRS measures pain intensity on a scale of 0 - 10, with 0 being no pain, and 10 being the worst pain imaginable Baseline, prior to 11th treatment, after 10 weeks
Secondary Change in the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for overall leg pain intensity in the past week The NPRS measures pain intensity on a scale of 0 - 10, with 0 being no pain, and 10 being the worst pain imaginable Baseline, prior to 11th treatment, after 10 weeks
Secondary Change in the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) The ODI is used to measure the participant's level of disability in relation to LBP. It is a 10-item scale in which each item is rated from 0-6. Higher scores indicate greater disability. Baseline, prior to 11th treatment, after 10 weeks
Secondary Change in the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) The PCS is a 13-item questionnaire that assesses the participant's level of catastrophizing. Each item is rated from 0-4 for a possible total of 52. Higher scores indicate greater catastrophizing. Baseline, prior to 11th treatment, after 10 weeks
Secondary Change in the Brief Pain Inventory - Interference (BPI) The BPI-I is a 7-item questionnaire that measures how pain interferes with activities of daily living. Each item is rated from 0-10. Higher scores indicative greater interference. Baseline, prior to 11th treatment, after 10 weeks
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