New hope for back pain after surgery: injections and needling put to the test

NCT ID NCT07555496

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Clinique de la Côte d'Emeraude Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will test two treatments for people with chronic low back pain who have already had spinal surgery. One treatment is an injection of a steroid and numbing medicine into the back muscles, and the other is dry needling (inserting thin needles into the same muscles). Both are done with ultrasound guidance. The goal is to see if these treatments can reduce pain and improve function, helping patients get more out of physical therapy. The study plans to enroll 120 participants.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: corticosteroid injection (Diprostene) and lidocaine
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a new, minimally invasive option to ease chronic back pain after spinal surgery and help patients better engage in rehabilitation.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study that has not yet started recruiting. The treatment involves steroids, which carry risks like infection or tissue damage, and the results may not apply to all back pain patients.

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BACK PAIN LOWER BACK CHRONIC

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Emerald Coast Clinic

St-Malo, 35400, France

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