New needling method could ease stubborn back pain
NCT ID NCT07345871
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a special dry needling technique, called connective tissue dry needling, can help people with long-term low back pain caused by a specific spot near the hip bone. About 42 adults will either get the needling plus exercises, or just exercises, for two weeks. Researchers will measure pain, movement, and quality of life to see if the needling adds extra benefit.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 42 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 75 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged 18 to 75 years. 2. Diagnosed with chronic mechanical low back pain localized at the posterior superior iliac spine region. 3. Presence of point tenderness reproducible by palpation at the posterior superior iliac spine area. 4. Pain duration of at least two weeks, indicating the non-acute stage of low back pain. 5. Negative results in at least three out of five sacroiliac pain provocation tests (Distraction, Compression, Thigh Thrust, Sacral Thrust, Gaenslen). 6. Pain intensity ≥ 3 on the Numeric Rating Scale at baseline. 7. Ability to communicate and cooperate with the research team during intervention and follow-up. 8. Access to WhatsApp or equivalent communication application for follow-up pain reporting at the 3-month stage. Non-inclusion criteria: 1. Presence of lumbar radicular pain or referred pain to the lower limbs. 2. History of lumbar spine trauma within the previous three months. 3. Fear or intolerance of needling procedures. 4. Current use of anticoagulant medication. 5. Known lymphatic disorders, immunosuppressive diseases, or neurological conditions such as epilepsy or seizure disorders. 6. Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy. Exclusion criteria: 1. Voluntary withdrawal of consent at any time during the study. 2. Inability to tolerate the intervention or adverse reaction during treatment sessions. 3. Occurrence of serious adverse events or complications (e.g., infection, bleeding). 4. Non-compliance with treatment protocol or missing more than two sessions. 5. Any intercurrent illness or therapy that could interfere with the study outcomes or safety assessment
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