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A study comparing radiofrequency (TECAR) therapy versus standard physiotherapy for office workers with work-related back pain.

A randomized controlled trial comparing tecar therapy versus conventional physiotherapy in managing occupational low back pain in MNC professionals - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106565
Enrollment
110
Registered
2026-03-19
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M959- Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: TECAR therapy combined with conventional physiotherapy. TECAR therapy will be applied using capacitive and resistive modes over the lumbar region to produce deep therapeutic heating. Th

Sponsors

NO
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged twenty to forty five years. Professionals currently employed in multinational corporations. Participants diagnosed with non specific chronic low back pain involving the lumbar region. Duration of low back pain more than three months. Baseline pain intensity score of four or more on the visual analog scale. Participants spending more than eighty percent of their working hours in a seated posture. Participants willing to participate and provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant women. Participants with pacemakers or any implanted electronic devices. Participants with metallic or plastic implants at the treatment area. Participants with known or suspected malignant disease. Participants with active deep vein thrombosis or thrombophlebitis. Participants with bleeding disorders or bleeding tendency. Participants with severe cardiovascular disorders such as heart failure or uncontrolled hypertension. Participants with active infection, open wounds, burns, or skin damage over the lumbar region. Participants with epilepsy. Low back pain due to specific spinal pathology such as fracture, tumor, or inflammatory disease. Participants currently receiving any other treatment for low back pain. Participants unable to comply with the study protocol.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Functional disability measured using the Oswestry Disability Index.Timepoint: WEEK 0 ,WEEK 4—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pain intensity measured using the visual analog scale. Lumbar range of motion assessment. Pressure pain threshold assessment. Work ability assessed using the work ability index.Timepoint: WEEK 0 ,WEEK 4—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSarvotam Chauhan

Noida International University

physiosarvotam@gmail.com919990280100

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026