AI and ultrasound join forces to crack the code of low back pain
NCT ID NCT06818175
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses ultrasound imaging and machine learning to better understand low back pain by looking at the thoracolumbar fascia, a layer of tissue in the back. Researchers will compare images from people with acute pain, chronic pain, and no pain. Some participants with chronic pain will receive either a fluid injection (hydrodissection) or osteopathic manipulative treatment to see if these help. The goal is to develop better ways to diagnose and treat low back pain.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Hydrodissection (fluid injection) and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better diagnosis and new treatment options for chronic low back pain using ultrasound and machine learning.
What could go wrong
This is an early pilot study with small groups and no control for the treatment arms. The machine learning tools are still being developed, so results may not be conclusive.
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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
RECRUITINGBlacksburg, Virginia, 24060, United States
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