Scientists probe the inner workings of a needle treatment for back pain

NCT ID NCT07524010

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universidad Europea de Madrid Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at how a procedure called percutaneous electrolysis affects the body on a biochemical level in people with low back pain. Researchers will take blood samples before and after the treatment to see which proteins and fats change. The goal is to understand why this technique might help relieve pain, not to test if it works as a treatment. Only 20 physically active men aged 18 to 48 are taking part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: percutaneous electrolysis (a procedure using a fine needle and low-intensity electrical current)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could reveal how percutaneous electrolysis works on a molecular level, potentially leading to better treatments for low back pain.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on biological markers, not on whether the treatment actually reduces pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Piamonte University

Vercelli, Italy

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