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
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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
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Locations
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Ankara City Hospital
Ankara, Çankaya, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)