Chronic Pain Treatment Whith Auricular Laserpuncture
Launched by UNIVERSIDADE DO VALE DO PARAÍBA · May 29, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of June 27, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This study will analyze the effectiveness of treatment protocols A or B for chronic pain in the shoulder, knee, or lumbar spine regions in elderly individuals. The protocol A involves the application of low-power red laser therapy on auriculotherapy acupoints. The protocol B involves the application of mustard seeds . To assess the qualitative aspect of the study, the McGill Pain Questionnaire and the Visual Analog Scale will be used to evaluate chronic pain, while the SF-36 instrument will assess the participants' quality of life before and after the treatment protocol. For the quantitativ...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- • Inclusion Criteria
- • Participants aged between 60 and 90 years;
- • Both sexes;
- • Report of chronic pain in the lumbar region, shoulders, or knees;
- • Sign the Informed Consent Form.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Undergoing treatment similar to the proposed research protocol at another facility or physiotherapy service;
- • Using analgesic or anti-inflammatory medications;
- • Unable to fully understand the protocol proposed by the researcher;
- • Unwilling to participate in the study and/or unavailable to attend all proposed treatment sessions;
- • Presence of lesions on the auricular pavilion;
- • Wearing earrings or piercings in the acupoint regions targeted for laser stimulation.
About Universidade Do Vale Do Paraíba
Universidade do Vale do Paraíba (UNIVAP) is a prominent educational and research institution located in São Paulo, Brazil, dedicated to advancing knowledge in various fields, including health sciences. As a clinical trial sponsor, UNIVAP leverages its robust academic resources and expertise to facilitate innovative research initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and contributing to the scientific community. The university emphasizes ethical research practices and collaborates with professionals across disciplines to ensure the integrity and efficacy of its clinical trials, ultimately striving to enhance healthcare solutions both locally and globally.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
São José Dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
São José Dos Campos, , Brazil
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Luís Eduardo S soares, co-advisor doctoral
Study Director
UNIVAP- University of Paraiba Valley
Emilia Angela A arisawa, advisor doctoral
Study Director
UNIVAP- University of Paraiba Valley
Gerson Q Quadros Jr, Doctoral Student
Principal Investigator
UNIVAP- University of Paraiba Valley
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported