研究目的
To evaluate the acute effects of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) compared with placebo on systemic inflammatory mediators’ levels (PGE2, TNF‐α, and IL‐6) and pain intensity in patients with chronic non‐specific low back pain (LBP).
研究成果
PBMT was able to modulate PGE2 levels, suggesting that modulating inflammation by decreasing PGE2 levels may be one of the mechanisms involved in the effects of PBMT in patients with LBP.
研究不足
The study used only a short‐term follow‐up of 15 minutes after one single treatment session. The sample size was not powered enough to detect differences for the secondary outcomes.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A randomized, triple‐blinded, placebo‐controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of PBMT on inflammatory mediators and pain intensity in patients with chronic non‐specific LBP.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Eighteen patients with chronic non‐specific LBP were recruited and treated with a single session of active PBMT or placebo PBMT.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
The PBMT was performed using the Multi Radiance Medical Super Pulsed Laser MR4 console with SE25 and LaserShower cluster probes.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Patients underwent treatment according to prior randomization in a single session. Blood samples were collected before and after 15 minutes of treatment for analysis of inflammatory mediators.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The statistical analysis followed intention‐to‐treat principles, with between‐group differences calculated by two‐way repeated‐measures ANOVA with post hoc Bonferroni correction.
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