A Pilot Study Non-Invasive Guidance for Therapeutic Ultrasound Treatment of Lower Back Muscle Injuries

Back injuries are the most common reason people seeking for effective treatment. One of the most common treatments in sports medicine for muscular injuries is therapeutic ultrasound, which is designed to heat the injured tissue and increase the flow of blood to promote healing.

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Key information

Conditions

Injury; Muscle, Back, Lower Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Beckman Laser Institute

Irvine, California, 92612, United States

About this study

Researchers at Beckman Laser institute, using a technology developed at University of California, Irvine. The device call Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy, this device developed with harmless light that can measures and detect the change of blood flow, oxygen level, temperature and muscle tissue in lower back during therapeutic ultrasound therapy treatment.

The researchers can provide information in real-time tissue change before, during, and after treatments that can determine the effectiveness of the treatment and speed up recovery time.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Male or Female over 18 years of age,
No back injuries, No plan treatment
Currently diagnose with back injuries, with plan treatment of therapeutic ultrasound

Exclusion criteria

Minors
Obese
Pregnant

Treatment and study plan

Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy

Device

Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy Imaging measure blood flow,oxygen, temperature in back muscle when they are treated with therapeutic ultrasound and can improve the treatment

Primary outcomes

Normal lower back muscle

Time frame: 4 weeks

Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy Imaging measure blood flow,oxygen, temperature in back muscle when they are treated with therapeutic ultrasound and can improve the treatment

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, Irvine

Other

Collaborators

Beckman Laser Institute University of California Irvine

Registry information

Official study title

A Pilot Study to Investigate Non-Invasive Metabolic Guidance for Improving Therapeutic Ultrasound Treatment of Lower Back Muscle Injuries

Important dates

Study start: 2013
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Jun 23, 2014
Registry last updated: Nov 1, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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