None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Medical Device : The treatment is applied 10 times for 4 weeks. Most painful 4 points in 8 acupuncture points by the same selection method is used for all the patients assigned to this study. The trea
Sponsors
Dongguk University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. At least 20 years of age, but below 75 years of age 2. Low back pain in the last 3 months(12 weeks) or more 3. Low back pain rated over 40 mm on a 100 mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) 4. Those who are reliable and willing to cooperate in this test, and obey the restrictions for the treatment period. 5. An understanding of the objectives, methods and efficacy of the clinical trial, and willingness in completing the consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Trauma to or surgery on the lumbar region within 6 months prior to enrollment 2. Low back pain accompanied by sciatica 3. Systematic disease, and severe dysfunction due to the medical illness (e.g. cancer, infection, etc.) 4. A history of medication, oriental medical treatment, physiotherapy for treating low back pain within the last 4 weeks 5. Neurological disease, such as topical or whole body hypoesthesia in temperature sensation (e.g. stroke, peripheral neuropathy, etc.) 6. Hypersensitivity in heating stimulation, laser therapy and high frequency therapy 7. Pregnant and lactating women 8. Participate in the other clinical trials within the last 3 months or after enroll this trial 9. When researchers evaluate that it is not appropriate to participate in this clinical test
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 100mm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Korean Oswestry disability index(KODI);Korean Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (KRMDQ);100mm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS);Adverse event | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactCHANYUNG JUNG
Dongguk University
Outcome results
None listed