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Photobiomodulation for Lower Back Pain Post Spinal Fusion and Decompression Surgery

NCT06282770 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2026-01-13

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

After spinal fusion and decompression surgery there is a possible risk of developing chronic back pain. After surgery there is typically inflammation around the operation site and this inflammation can be painful and debilitating to patients.

Many possible treatment plans have been incorporated to assist the patient with recovery - notably medications, physical therapy, and braces. However, few studies have looked at laser diodes that utilize high-power laser lights that are aimed at decreasing pain and inflammation. Investigators aim to look compare patients using a back brace with laser diodes within versus those who wear a normal brace used as a placebo. Investigators will also assess the patient's surgical wound to monitor the progression of wound healing while using the brace.

Conditions

  • Spinal Fusion
  • Chronic Lower Back Pain

Interventions

DEVICE

Laser Diode Brace

The device is a brace with laser diodes. The braces light up and the red light has therapeutic abilities.

DEVICE

Sham Laser Diode Brace

The Sham brace has no therapeutic ability and will act as a placebo.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Sara K Chung, PA · University of California, Los Angeles

  • Sandra M Holley, PhD · University of California, Los Angeles

  • Sichen Li, PhD · University of California, Los Angeles

  • Adreanne Rivera, BS · University of California, Los Angeles

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-07-01
Primary Completion
2026-06-01
Completion
2026-07-01
FDA Device
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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