Shock waves could soothe stubborn back pain

NCT ID NCT07132762

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Pamukkale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and disability in people with chronic low back pain lasting more than three months. Forty-four adults will receive either ESWT plus conventional rehab or rehab alone. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure changes in muscle stiffness, aiming to provide objective evidence for this non-invasive treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a non-invasive, low-risk add-on treatment to ease pain and improve function in people with chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy may offer only short-term relief and not work for all types of back pain.

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CHRONIC LOW-BACK PAIN

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Pamukkale University
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Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

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