Study Details
Comparing Ultra-Low Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation to Conventional Medical Management for People with Chronic Low Back Pain
(IRB#: IRB_00179202)
This study wants to see how well Ultra-Low Frequency therapy compares to Conventional Medical Management in participants with chronic low back pain. Participants will be randomly chosen to be treated with Ultra-Low Frequency therapy along with Conventional Medical Management or Conventional Medical Management alone. Being in the study requires attending up to 17 in-person visits at the study clinic over about 27 to 33 months. Medical tests will be done throughout the study to track the health of participants.
- All genders
- Over 18 years old
- Volunteers with special conditions
- In Person
- Paid
Who can participate?
Gender: All genders
Age: Over 18 years old
Volunteers: Volunteers with special conditions
Location: In Person
Inclusion Criteria
- Ages 22 years and older
- Diagnosed with chronic low back pain at least 3 months before participation
- Back pain isn't controlled by conservative therapies such as physical therapy, exercise and medication
- On a stable dose of pain medication for at least 28 days before participation
- Able to speak, read and write in English
Exclusion Criteria
- Health condition or disease that isn't stable, such as an infection, uncontrolled autoimmune disease, uncontrolled immunodeficiency disease, history of heart attack
- Used any type of spinal cord stimulation or peripheral nerve treatment in the past
- Currently taking anticoagulants that cannot be safely stopped throughout specific times of participation
- Has a heart pacemaker, an implanted defibrillator, or any other implanted electronic device
- Participation in another clinical trial or use of an experimental drug or device within 28 days before participation
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
IRB#: IRB_00179202
PI: Zachary McCormick
Department: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Approval Date: 2025-07-17 06:00:00
Study Categories: Bone and Muscle Studies, Brain Health Studies
Specialties: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
I am Interested