🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-06-09

Focal Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy With Two Different Dosing Regimens for Chronic Low Back Pain (NCT07646132)

Effects of Two Dosing Regimens of Focal Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

🟡 Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ⚙️ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Armando Tonatiuh Avila Garcia

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of two different dosing regimens of focal extracorporeal shock wave therapy (F-ESWT) in patients diagnosed with chronic mechanical low back pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two experimental groups to receive different parameters of shock wave intervention. The main objective is to determine which dosing scheme provides a more significant reduction in pain intensity and a better recovery of lumbar function.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara "Fray Antonio Alcalde", Servicio de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación — Guadalajara, Jalisco

Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara "Fray Antonio Alcalde", Servicio de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación — Guadalajara, Jalisco

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: 523339424400

Email: atavila@hcg.gob.mx

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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