Jun 26 2008
Clinical Research Trial: Recruiting Low Back Pain NCT00108550
Eligibility
| Ages Eligible for Study: | 21 Years to 70 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Must be resident of the county of San Diego, CA
- Ages 21-70 inclusive
- Low back pain (T-6 or below, secondary to degenerative disk or degenerative joint disease) present “on a daily basis” for the previous 6 months or longer, of at least “moderate” intensity determined by DDS (Descriptor Differential Scale) > 7
- English-speaking, literate, able to understand the study and communicate with the study team
- Presently not a candidate for back surgery (one prior back surgery permitted if it was > 5 years ago and resulted in complete relief)
- Discontinued muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and opioids at least two weeks before screening and agree to discontinue throughout study (can remain on stable dose of NSAIDs)
- If female, not pregnant or lactating; agrees to use reliable contraception throughout the study, and has negative pregnancy test at screening
- Gives informed consent.
For more information: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00108550?term=Pain%5BCONDITION%5D&recr=Open&rank=28
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