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ibuprofen and Low Back Pain

ibuprofen has been researched along with Low Back Pain in 22 studies

Midol: combination of cinnamedrine, phenacetin, aspirin & caffeine

Low Back Pain: Acute or chronic pain in the lumbar or sacral regions, which may be associated with musculo-ligamentous SPRAINS AND STRAINS; INTERVERTEBRAL DISK DISPLACEMENT; and other conditions.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" This study seeks to compare the efficacy of intravenously administered paracetamol, dexketoprofen, and ibuprofen in patients with non-traumatic acute low back pain."9.51Comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of intravenous paracetamol, dexketoprofen and ibuprofen in acute low back pain. ( Dogan, C; Kemanci, A; Oskay, A; Ozen, M; Seyit, M; Turkcuer, I; Uluturk, M; Yilmaz, A, 2022)
"To assess the analgesic efficacy and safety of single-dose oral cannabidiol (CBD) as an adjunct to standard care for patients presenting to an emergency department with acute low back pain."9.41The CANBACK trial: a randomised, controlled clinical trial of oral cannabidiol for people presenting to the emergency department with acute low back pain. ( Bebee, B; Bourke, E; Ching, M; Foster, L; Pollack, K; Taylor, DM; Wong, A, 2021)
"Adding baclofen, metaxalone, or tizanidine to ibuprofen does not appear to improve functioning or pain any more than placebo plus ibuprofen by 1 week after an ED visit for acute low back pain."9.30A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Ibuprofen Plus Metaxalone, Tizanidine, or Baclofen for Acute Low Back Pain. ( Friedman, BW; Gallagher, EJ; Irizarry, E; Jones, MP; Pearlman, S; Shah, PD; Solorzano, C; Wollowitz, A; Zias, E, 2019)
"Patients with chronic low back pain were randomly divided into 2 groups treated either with oral ibuprofen-arginine (400 mg) or with placebo."9.12Influence of ibuprofen-arginine on serum levels of nitric oxide metabolites in patients with chronic low back pain--a single-blind, placebo controlled pilot trial (ISRCTN18723747). ( Gay, RE; Gay, S; Michel, BA; Sprott, H, 2006)
"5 mg; n = 124) with ibuprofen (200 mg; n = 122) and placebo (n = 126) in patients with moderate-to-severe acute low back pain."9.10Relief of acute low back pain with diclofenac-K 12.5 mg tablets: a flexible dose, ibuprofen 200 mg and placebo-controlled clinical trial. ( Dreiser, RL; Gold, M; Ionescu, E; Liu, JH; Marty, M, 2003)
"5 mg and ibuprofen 200 mg (HC/IB) with those of combination oxycodone 5 mg and acetaminophen 325 mg (OX/AC) in the treatment of moderate or severe acute low back pain."9.10Combination hydrocodone and ibuprofen versus combination oxycodone and acetaminophen in the treatment of moderate or severe acute low back pain. ( Dornseif, BE; Doyle, RT; Morris, E; Palangio, M; Valente, TJ, 2002)
"To compare the efficacy of continuous low-level heat wrap therapy (40 C, 8 hours/day) with that of ibuprofen (1200 mg/day) and acetaminophen (4000 mg/day) in subjects with acute nonspecific low back pain."9.10Continuous low-level heat wrap therapy provides more efficacy than Ibuprofen and acetaminophen for acute low back pain. ( Abeln, SB; Beth Goodale, M; Erasala, GN; Hengehold, DA; Hinkle, RT; Nadler, SF; Steiner, DJ; Weingand, KW, 2002)
"The results confirmed that the COX-2-selective inhibitor nimesulide is an effective and well-tolerated agent for use in general practices to treat acute low back pain."9.09Treatment of acute low back pain with the COX-2-selective anti-inflammatory drug nimesulide: results of a randomized, double-blind comparative trial versus ibuprofen. ( Autio, L; Jekunen, A; Pohjolainen, T; Vuorela, H, 2000)
" This study seeks to compare the efficacy of intravenously administered paracetamol, dexketoprofen, and ibuprofen in patients with non-traumatic acute low back pain."5.51Comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of intravenous paracetamol, dexketoprofen and ibuprofen in acute low back pain. ( Dogan, C; Kemanci, A; Oskay, A; Ozen, M; Seyit, M; Turkcuer, I; Uluturk, M; Yilmaz, A, 2022)
"To assess the analgesic efficacy and safety of single-dose oral cannabidiol (CBD) as an adjunct to standard care for patients presenting to an emergency department with acute low back pain."5.41The CANBACK trial: a randomised, controlled clinical trial of oral cannabidiol for people presenting to the emergency department with acute low back pain. ( Bebee, B; Bourke, E; Ching, M; Foster, L; Pollack, K; Taylor, DM; Wong, A, 2021)
"Adding baclofen, metaxalone, or tizanidine to ibuprofen does not appear to improve functioning or pain any more than placebo plus ibuprofen by 1 week after an ED visit for acute low back pain."5.30A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Ibuprofen Plus Metaxalone, Tizanidine, or Baclofen for Acute Low Back Pain. ( Friedman, BW; Gallagher, EJ; Irizarry, E; Jones, MP; Pearlman, S; Shah, PD; Solorzano, C; Wollowitz, A; Zias, E, 2019)
"Patients with chronic low back pain were randomly divided into 2 groups treated either with oral ibuprofen-arginine (400 mg) or with placebo."5.12Influence of ibuprofen-arginine on serum levels of nitric oxide metabolites in patients with chronic low back pain--a single-blind, placebo controlled pilot trial (ISRCTN18723747). ( Gay, RE; Gay, S; Michel, BA; Sprott, H, 2006)
"5 mg; n = 124) with ibuprofen (200 mg; n = 122) and placebo (n = 126) in patients with moderate-to-severe acute low back pain."5.10Relief of acute low back pain with diclofenac-K 12.5 mg tablets: a flexible dose, ibuprofen 200 mg and placebo-controlled clinical trial. ( Dreiser, RL; Gold, M; Ionescu, E; Liu, JH; Marty, M, 2003)
"5 mg and ibuprofen 200 mg (HC/IB) with those of combination oxycodone 5 mg and acetaminophen 325 mg (OX/AC) in the treatment of moderate or severe acute low back pain."5.10Combination hydrocodone and ibuprofen versus combination oxycodone and acetaminophen in the treatment of moderate or severe acute low back pain. ( Dornseif, BE; Doyle, RT; Morris, E; Palangio, M; Valente, TJ, 2002)
"To compare the efficacy of continuous low-level heat wrap therapy (40 C, 8 hours/day) with that of ibuprofen (1200 mg/day) and acetaminophen (4000 mg/day) in subjects with acute nonspecific low back pain."5.10Continuous low-level heat wrap therapy provides more efficacy than Ibuprofen and acetaminophen for acute low back pain. ( Abeln, SB; Beth Goodale, M; Erasala, GN; Hengehold, DA; Hinkle, RT; Nadler, SF; Steiner, DJ; Weingand, KW, 2002)
"The results confirmed that the COX-2-selective inhibitor nimesulide is an effective and well-tolerated agent for use in general practices to treat acute low back pain."5.09Treatment of acute low back pain with the COX-2-selective anti-inflammatory drug nimesulide: results of a randomized, double-blind comparative trial versus ibuprofen. ( Autio, L; Jekunen, A; Pohjolainen, T; Vuorela, H, 2000)

Research

Studies (22)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (9.09)18.2507
2000's9 (40.91)29.6817
2010's4 (18.18)24.3611
2020's7 (31.82)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Wertli, MM1
Flury, JS1
Streit, S1
Limacher, A1
Schuler, V1
Ferrante, AN1
Rimensberger, C1
Haschke, M1
Dogan, C1
Yilmaz, A1
Ozen, M1
Seyit, M1
Oskay, A1
Kemanci, A1
Uluturk, M1
Turkcuer, I1
Slawson, DC1
Abdallah, NA1
Fathy, ME1
Tolba, MM1
El-Brashy, AM1
Ibrahim, FA1
Friedman, BW3
Irizarry, E3
Chertoff, A1
Feliciano, C2
Solorzano, C2
Zias, E2
Gallagher, EJ2
Bebee, B1
Taylor, DM1
Bourke, E1
Pollack, K1
Foster, L1
Ching, M1
Wong, A1
Restivo, A1
Salama, M1
Davitt, M1
Cortijo-Brown, A1
Pearlman, S1
Wollowitz, A1
Jones, MP1
Shah, PD1
Enthoven, WT1
Roelofs, PD1
Deyo, RA1
van Tulder, MW1
Koes, BW1
Sun, YZ1
Li, DY1
Finsterer, J1
Brunner, S1
Nadler, SF2
Steiner, DJ2
Petty, SR1
Erasala, GN2
Hengehold, DA2
Weingand, KW2
Dreiser, RL1
Marty, M1
Ionescu, E1
Gold, M1
Liu, JH1
Ting, A1
Freund, J1
Vas, J1
Perea-Milla, E1
Mendez, C1
Silva, LC1
Herrera Galante, A1
Aranda Regules, JM1
Martinez Barquin, DM1
Aguilar, I1
Faus, V1
Sprott, H1
Gay, RE1
Michel, BA1
Gay, S1
Milgrom, C1
Finestone, A1
Lev, B1
Wiener, M1
Floman, Y1
Baum, K1
Engels, B1
Vögtle-Junkert, U1
Schattenkirchner, M1
Pohjolainen, T1
Jekunen, A1
Autio, L1
Vuorela, H1
Palangio, M1
Morris, E1
Doyle, RT1
Dornseif, BE1
Valente, TJ1
Hinkle, RT1
Beth Goodale, M1
Abeln, SB1

Clinical Trials (4)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Efficacy of Metamizole Versus Ibuprofen and a Short Educational Intervention Versus Standard Care in Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain: A Randomized, Factorial Trial[NCT04111315]Phase 4120 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2019-12-15Recruiting
The Randomized Double-Blind Comparison of Analgesic Efficacy Between Intravenous Forms of Ibuprofen 400 and Ibuprofen 800 mg in Acute Mechanical Low Back Pain in the Emergency Department[NCT06064175]Phase 4144 participants (Actual)Interventional2022-01-01Completed
Ibuprofen Plus Metaxolone, Tizanidine, or Baclofen for Low Back Pain: A Randomized Trial[NCT03068897]Phase 4320 participants (Actual)Interventional2017-05-03Completed
Addressing Opioid Use Disorder With an External Multimodal Neuromodulation Device: Clinical Evaluation of DuoTherm for Opioid-Sparing in Acute Low Back Pain[NCT04491175]60 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2022-06-23Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Change in Functional Impairment as Measured by the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ)

"The Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) is a 24 item instrument that evaluates the impact of low back pain on one's daily life. It is most sensitive for patients with mild to moderate disability due to acute, sub-acute or chronic low back pain. Each question can be answered as either a yes or no. The score ranges from 0 to 24 where a higher score reflects greater impairment and, therefore, worsening in the quality of life. The change in RMDQ is obtained by subtracting the RMDQ score at one week after discharge from the baseline score." (NCT03068897)
Timeframe: Baseline and 7 days

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Metaxalone10.1
Tizanidine11.2
Baclofen10.6
Placebo11.1

Levels of Disability

Disability will be assessed with the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) where patients are asked to tick a box if they agree with 24 statements regarding their ability to perform certain activities (dressing, housework, walking). If the don't agree with the statement (able to perform those activities) they need to leave the tick-box blank or unchecked. Every agreement (tick) counts as a point and an absolute value is formed (min: 0, max: 24). The higher the value the higher the disability level. (NCT03068897)
Timeframe: 7 days

Interventionunits on a scale (Median)
Metaxalone5
Tizanidine3
Baclofen6
Placebo3

Number of Participants Who Experience Change in Low Back Pain

Change is assessed by verbal numerical scale of which 0 represents no pain and 10 represents the worst pain imaginable between the baseline ED visit and the one week follow-up (baseline - 1 week ). The baseline questions will refer to the time period immediately prior to ED presentation (Before you came to the ER today, were you able to…..) (NCT03068897)
Timeframe: Baseline and 7 days

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Metaxalone28
Tizanidine25
Baclofen26
Placebo22

Number of Participants With Need for Medication for Low Back Pain

Patients will be asked what medications they have used for low back pain (NCT03068897)
Timeframe: 7 days

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Metaxalone49
Tizanidine48
Baclofen49
Placebo46

Reviews

1 review available for ibuprofen and Low Back Pain

ArticleYear
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for chronic low back pain.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2016, Feb-10, Volume: 2

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Chronic Pain; Diclofenac; Disability Evaluation; Humans; Ib

2016

Trials

14 trials available for ibuprofen and Low Back Pain

ArticleYear
Efficacy of metamizole versus ibuprofen and a short educational intervention versus standard care in acute and subacute low back pain: a study protocol of a randomised, multicentre, factorial trial (EMISI trial).
    BMJ open, 2021, 10-13, Volume: 11, Issue:10

    Topics: Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Dipyrone; Double-Blind Method; Humans; Ibuprofen; Low Back Pain; Multicent

2021
Comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of intravenous paracetamol, dexketoprofen and ibuprofen in acute low back pain.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2022, Volume: 56

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Acute Pain; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Double

2022
Ibuprofen Plus Acetaminophen Versus Ibuprofen Alone for Acute Low Back Pain: An Emergency Department-based Randomized Study.
    Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, 2020, Volume: 27, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Acute Pain; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal;

2020
The CANBACK trial: a randomised, controlled clinical trial of oral cannabidiol for people presenting to the emergency department with acute low back pain.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 2021, Volume: 214, Issue:8

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Acute Pain; Administration, Oral; Adult; Australia; Cannabidiol; Double-Blind Method;

2021
A randomized controlled trial of ibuprofen versus ketorolac versus diclofenac for acute, nonradicular low back pain.
    Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, 2021, Volume: 28, Issue:11

    Topics: Acute Pain; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diclofenac; Double-Blind Method; Humans; Ibupro

2021
A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Ibuprofen Plus Metaxalone, Tizanidine, or Baclofen for Acute Low Back Pain.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 2019, Volume: 74, Issue:4

    Topics: Acute Pain; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Baclofen; Clonidine; Double-Blind Method; Drug Therapy,

2019
[Observation on lower back myofascitis treated with penetration needling on yang meridians of the back and electroacupuncture as compared with Western medication].
    Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2010, Volume: 30, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Electroacupuncture; Fasciitis; Female; Humans; Ibuprofen; Low Back Pain; Male; Meridians; Mid

2010
Overnight use of continuous low-level heatwrap therapy for relief of low back pain.
    Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 2003, Volume: 84, Issue:3

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Demography; Disability Evaluation; Femal

2003
Relief of acute low back pain with diclofenac-K 12.5 mg tablets: a flexible dose, ibuprofen 200 mg and placebo-controlled clinical trial.
    International journal of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, 2003, Volume: 41, Issue:9

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diclofenac; Double-Blind

2003
Influence of ibuprofen-arginine on serum levels of nitric oxide metabolites in patients with chronic low back pain--a single-blind, placebo controlled pilot trial (ISRCTN18723747).
    The Journal of rheumatology, 2006, Volume: 33, Issue:12

    Topics: Analgesics; Arginine; Chronic Disease; Drug Combinations; Female; Humans; Ibuprofen; Low Back Pain;

2006
Overexertional lumbar and thoracic back pain among recruits: a prospective study of risk factors and treatment regimens.
    Journal of spinal disorders, 1993, Volume: 6, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adolescent; Anthropometry; Back Pain; Body Mass Index; Cumulative Trauma Disorders; H

1993
Treatment of acute low back pain with the COX-2-selective anti-inflammatory drug nimesulide: results of a randomized, double-blind comparative trial versus ibuprofen.
    Spine, 2000, Jun-15, Volume: 25, Issue:12

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Cyclooxygenase 2; Cyclooxygenase 2 In

2000
Combination hydrocodone and ibuprofen versus combination oxycodone and acetaminophen in the treatment of moderate or severe acute low back pain.
    Clinical therapeutics, 2002, Volume: 24, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Analgesics, Opioid; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-St

2002
Continuous low-level heat wrap therapy provides more efficacy than Ibuprofen and acetaminophen for acute low back pain.
    Spine, 2002, May-15, Volume: 27, Issue:10

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Female; Follow-Up Studies

2002

Other Studies

7 other studies available for ibuprofen and Low Back Pain

ArticleYear
Ibuprofen, Ketorolac, and Diclofenac Are Equivalent for the Treatment of Acute, Nonradicular Low Back Pain.
    American family physician, 2022, 05-01, Volume: 105, Issue:5

    Topics: Acute Pain; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diclofenac; Double-Blind Method; Humans; Ibupro

2022
Green Constant-wavelength Concurrent Selective Fluorescence Method for Assay of Ibuprofen and Chlorzoxazone in Presence of Chlorzoxazone Degradation Product.
    Journal of fluorescence, 2023, Volume: 33, Issue:4

    Topics: Chlorzoxazone; Fluorescence; Humans; Ibuprofen; Low Back Pain; Pharmaceutical Preparations; Spectrom

2023
Ibuprofen-induced unilateral optic neuritis.
    Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria, 2012, Volume: 70, Issue:10

    Topics: Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Female; Humans; Ibuprofen; Low Back Pain; Middle Aged; Optic Neuritis

2012
[Acute back pain. Two-thirds are functional complaints].
    MMW Fortschritte der Medizin, 2003, Aug-21, Volume: 145, Issue:33-34

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Causality; Cross-Sectional Studies; Cyclooxygenase Inhibito

2003
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory-induced acute renal failure detected on bone scintigraphy.
    Clinical nuclear medicine, 2004, Volume: 29, Issue:5

    Topics: Acute Kidney Injury; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Bone and Bones; Diclofenac; Humans; Ib

2004
Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for the treatment of non-specific acute low back pain: a randomised controlled multicentre trial protocol [ISRCTN65814467].
    BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 2006, Apr-21, Volume: 6

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Acupuncture; Acute Disease; Adult; Amitriptyline; Analgesics; Bayes Theorem; Clinical

2006
[High dose ibuprofen in low back pain].
    Fortschritte der Medizin, 1997, Mar-30, Volume: 115, Issue:9

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Humans; Ibuprofen

1997