Influence of high-energy laser light application and manual therapeutic treatment on lumbar myofascial tissue

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00035370

Enrollment

180

Registered

2024-10-28

Start date

2024-11-11

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

M54

Interventions

Group 1: The intervention group receives a special set of manual therapy techniques (MT) aimed at restoring the shear mobility of the lumbar myofascial tissues. For example, MT is applied as follows:

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Lying prone must be possible for 15 minutes without pain.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Previous mental illnesses, operations in the last three months, acute inflammations or general contraindications to laser or manual therapy.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
First, the anthropometric data, age, gender, height and weight are collected by the test manager. Before the measurements, the test subjects are given information regarding the implementation of the interventions and measurements. First, the initial measurement (baseline) is carried out. This is followed by a HILT, MT or sham treatment in the prone position on a treatment couch. This is followed by the post-interventional measurements. 1 Stiffness The stiffness (deformation stiffness of the tissue) of the lumbar tissue is determined using myotonography or indentography. Here, a measuring sensor is inserted a few millimeters into the tissue without causing any pain. Electronic force sensors determine the stiffness. 2 Fascia deformation The fascia deformation of the TLF is determined using dynamic ultrasound. Here, the test subjects perform a trunk extension, during which a distance is measured at the intersection point of the latissimus dorsi muscle and the TLF against an artificial reference (reflective tape). The percentage deformability of the TLF can be determined from the difference between the flexed and extended position. 3 Tensiomyography In tensiomyography, the radial displacement of the muscle belly of the erector spinae muscle is measured after electrical stimulation. Changes in this parameter allow conclusions to be drawn about the myofascial stiffness, especially of the muscular tissue. 4 Shear wave elastography Using shear wave elastography, a quantitative measurement of tissue hardening can be measured even in a small tissue sample. The speed of the shear wave transmission is processed electronically during an ultrasound examination and the elastic modulus is calculated in KPa. 5 Thermography When measuring temperature using thermography, temperature ranges from -20° Celsius to 400° Celsius are recorded. The room temperature and humidity should be kept constant (+/- 1°C; +/- 3%). These environmental variables are recorded continuously during the t	—

Measure

Time frame

First, the anthropometric data, age, gender, height and weight are collected by the test manager. Before the measurements, the test subjects are given information regarding the implementation of the interventions and measurements. First, the initial measurement (baseline) is carried out. This is followed by a HILT, MT or sham treatment in the prone position on a treatment couch. This is followed by the post-interventional measurements. 1 Stiffness The stiffness (deformation stiffness of the tissue) of the lumbar tissue is determined using myotonography or indentography. Here, a measuring sensor is inserted a few millimeters into the tissue without causing any pain. Electronic force sensors determine the stiffness. 2 Fascia deformation The fascia deformation of the TLF is determined using dynamic ultrasound. Here, the test subjects perform a trunk extension, during which a distance is measured at the intersection point of the latissimus dorsi muscle and the TLF against an artificial reference (reflective tape). The percentage deformability of the TLF can be determined from the difference between the flexed and extended position. 3 Tensiomyography In tensiomyography, the radial displacement of the muscle belly of the erector spinae muscle is measured after electrical stimulation. Changes in this parameter allow conclusions to be drawn about the myofascial stiffness, especially of the muscular tissue. 4 Shear wave elastography Using shear wave elastography, a quantitative measurement of tissue hardening can be measured even in a small tissue sample. The speed of the shear wave transmission is processed electronically during an ultrasound examination and the elastic modulus is calculated in KPa. 5 Thermography When measuring temperature using thermography, temperature ranges from -20° Celsius to 400° Celsius are recorded. The room temperature and humidity should be kept constant (+/- 1°C; +/- 3%). These environmental variables are recorded continuously during the t

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Countries

Austria, Czechia, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland

Contacts

Public ContactChristoph Egner

DIPLOMA Hochschule

christoph.egner@diploma.de+495652587770

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026