Ultrasound biomarker may predict dry needling success for back pain
NCT ID NCT07133139
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a special ultrasound test (called the NUN biomarker) can track changes in chronic low back pain after dry needling and predict who will feel better. Researchers will compare real dry needling to a sham (fake) procedure in 80 adults with muscle-related back pain. The goal is to see if the biomarker drops when pain improves and if it can identify people who benefit most from treatment.
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Kauffman Medical Building
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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