Heat or needles? new study tests which eases back pain faster
NCT ID NCT05422040
First seen May 03, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study compares two treatments for chronic low back pain: diathermy (a heat-based therapy) and dry needling (thin needles inserted into muscle). Sixty adults aged 18 to 65 with low back pain lasting over 6 weeks will receive two treatment sessions. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and fear of movement at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after treatment to see which approach works better in the short term.
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Centro Investigación Fisioterapia y Dolor
RECRUITINGAlcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28805, Spain
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