Shock waves may ease stubborn back pain
NCT ID NCT07245498
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding shock wave therapy to standard physical therapy helps people with chronic low back pain more than standard therapy alone. 69 adults with non-radicular low back pain were split into two groups: one got real shock waves plus standard care, the other got fake shock waves plus standard care. Researchers measured pain and disability before treatment, right after, and one month later.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- extracorporeal shock wave therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to reduce pain and disability from chronic low back pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not apply widely. Shock wave therapy can cause temporary pain or bruising.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara City Hospital
Ankara, Çankaya, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)
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