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Scientists uncover how dry needling eases back pain

NCT ID NCT06940492

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at how dry needling works for people with chronic low back pain. Researchers studied 56 adults to find out which factors make the treatment effective. The goal is to use this knowledge to offer more personalized care for back pain sufferers.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

56 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

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: 1. Ages 18 - 65, 2. Currently experiencing pain in the space between the twelfth rib and the horizontal gluteal fold with or without radiating leg pain b) Low back pain symptoms that are chronic, in that symptoms, have persisted for at least 3 months with pain experienced on most or every day in the past 3 months c) Not currently receiving treatment for their low back Exclusion Criteria: 1. Non-English speaker 2. presence of a medical condition known to affect sensation 3. history of surgery to the low back 4. history of blood clotting disorders or medical conditions associated with bleeding disorders 5. Current use of the medication causing difficulty with clotting (such as blood thinners) 6. Contraindication to the application of needles including, but not limited to, diabetes, local infection, epilepsy, fear of needles or metal allergy 7. women who are pregnant or currently attempting to become pregnant 8. diagnosis of active cancer 9. inability to obtain the testing position (laying prone).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic low back pain (CLBP)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Florida

    Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States

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