Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for the Treatment of Low Back Pain (LBP) in Adults
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Conditions studied: Low Back Pain, Paraspinal Muscles, CLBP - Chronic Low Back Pain
In brief
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effects and safety of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in adults with myofascial low back pain. Eligible participants will receive TENS treatment 5 times per week for 4 weeks. Pain intensity and functional outcomes will be assessed at baseline and weekly during the 4-week treatment period, and adverse events will be recorded.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07368920
- Run by
- Xijing Hospital
- People needed
- 40
- Starts
- 2026-02-01
- Expected to finish
- 2029-01-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-03-20
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Adults aged 18-65 years
- Diagnosis consistent with myofascial low back pain (localized low back pain with a palpable taut band; referred pain and/or sensory changes near a specific trigger point; an identifiable tender spot within the taut band; mild muscle weakness and/or some limitation of joint range of motion)
- Mild pain intensity at baseline (VAS < 4 on a 0-10 scale)
- Symptom duration > 1 month
- Able to understand the study procedures and demonstrate good compliance/cooperation
- Written informed consent provided
You may not qualify if…
- Low back pain due to other causes, including but not limited to lumbar disc herniation, lumbar spinal stenosis, ankylosing spondylitis, spinal tumor, spinal tuberculosis, or spinal infection
- Received physical therapy, interventional procedures, or medication treatment within 4 weeks prior to enrollment that may affect pain or function assessment
- Systemic disease or organ dysfunction
- Skin/soft tissue breakdown or infection at/near the planned treatment area
- Use of sedative medications or opioid analgesics within 6 months prior to enrollment, or currently receiving other treatments that may affect study outcomes
- Severe psychiatric disorder or inability to cooperate with study procedures
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Where it is running
- Xjing hospital — Xi'an, Shaanxi, China (enrolling)
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