New Ultrasound-Guided injection technique tested for back pain relief

NCT ID NCT06572579

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Jaseng Medical Foundation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested whether using ultrasound to guide pharmacopuncture (herbal injections) is safe and effective for neck and back pain. Fifty adults with spinal disorders received the treatment, and researchers tracked side effects, pain levels, disability, and quality of life. The goal was to see if this approach could improve precision and outcomes for common spinal pain.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: pharmacopuncture (herbal medicine injected into acupuncture points)
What this could lead to: If results are positive, this could point toward a safer, more precise way to treat spinal pain using ultrasound guidance.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants and no comparison group, so results may not be generalizable. The treatment may not prove effective in larger trials.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Back Pain Neck Pain vertebral column disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BACK PAIN NECK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine

Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi Province, 14598, South Korea
Daejeon Jaseng Hospital of Korean medicine

Daejeon, Seo-gu, South Korea
Jaseng Hospital of Korean medicine

Seoul, Gangnam-Gu, 135-896, South Korea

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