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Effects of thermal massage system

Evaluation of the effectiveness and safety of heat ans acupressure in patients with chronic low back pain

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0009809
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-09-27
Start date
2022-10-05
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-11-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Medical Device : First, participants will receive a mechanical sequential ascending massage method with thermal therapy (AM-TH) treatment using a heated massage bed once daily for 40 minutes per sessi

Sponsors

CHA Gumi Medical Center
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) age over 20 years; (2) persistent pain in the lumbar or lumbosacral region (be-tween the T12 vertebrae and gluteal fold) without radiation to the legs for at least 6 weeks prior to enrolment; (3) ability to express pain and discomfort; and (4) no inter-vention for at least 2 weeks prior to enrolment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) scoliosis; (2) history of fracture or surgery in the pelvic or spinal regions; (3) history of neurological conditions; (4) pregnancy; (5) presence of medical conditions other than chronic LBP; and (6) presence of a wound in the lumbar spine region at the time of data collection

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Biomechanical properties measurements of low back muscles

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pain as measured by The COLDSPA;Disability as measured by the Oswestry Disability Index ;A satisfaction survey for each intervention

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactDohyun Ahn

Kyungpook National University

tigerace5012@nate.com+82-2-901-1948

Outcome results

None listed

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