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Can catgut threads beat needles for back pain?

NCT ID NCT07590050

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether catgut embedding—placing small threads under the skin—can reduce pain and improve daily activities in adults with chronic low back pain from lumbar spondylosis. About 66 participants will receive either catgut embedding or electro-acupuncture over 4 weeks. Researchers will compare pain levels and disability scores to see which treatment works better.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 66 people

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Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age and Gender: Patients aged 18 to 65 years, regardless of gender. * Diagnosis of Chronic Low Back Pain: Confirmed diagnosis of low back pain due to lumbar spondylosis with the following criteria: * Clinical: Mechanical spinal pain. * Radiographic (X-ray): Joint space narrowing, subchondral sclerosis, and osteophytes on the vertebral bodies. * Absence of systemic symptoms such as fever, unexplained weight loss, or anemia. * Duration: Pain duration exceeding 3 months. * Pain Intensity: Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score for low back pain \> 40 mm. * Traditional Medicine Diagnosis: Diagnosed with Low back pain under the "Blood Stasis" syndrome according to Decision No. 5013/QD-BYT (2020) by the Ministry of Health: Pain occurs after heavy lifting or sudden movement. Severe localized pain, pain increases with movement/pressure. Limited range of motion. Tongue: Purple or with stasis points. Pulse: Choppy. * Communication: Capable of communicating fluently in Vietnamese to complete survey questionnaires. * Consent: Volunteers who agree to participate and sign the Informed Consent Form. Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological Deficits: Patients with clinical neurological abnormalities in the lower limbs. * Surgical Indications: Patients with indications for spinal surgery due to severe neurological deficits. * Co-morbidities: Vertebral fractures, spinal inflammation/infection, malignant tumors, neuromuscular scoliosis, or degenerative neurological diseases. * Hypersensitivity: History of hypersensitivity or adverse reactions to electro-acupuncture or catgut embedding treatments.

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Conditions

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Low Back Pain spondylosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Low back pain Lumbar spondylosis

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Contacts and locations

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  • University Medical Center, Ho Chi Minh City - Campus 3

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    Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, 72400, Vietnam

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