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Needle combo may ease stubborn back pain without drugs

NCT ID NCT07530042

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 Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether combining electroacupuncture (using mild electric pulses on needles) with ear acupressure (using small seeds on ear points) can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic low back pain. 76 adults aged 40-70 with pain lasting at least 12 weeks will receive either the real combination or a sham version for 14 days. The goal is to see if this drug-free approach offers meaningful relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
electroacupuncture and auricular acupressure (Vaccaria segetalis seeds)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a safe, drug-free option to ease chronic low back pain and improve daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 76 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefit over sham treatment could be small or absent.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

76 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

40 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 40 and 70 years. * Low back pain persisting for ≥ 12 weeks. * Pain intensity: 30 ≤ VAS ≤ 70. * Disability index: ODI ≥ 10%. * Diagnosed with Lumbar Spondylosis by a physician, supported by clinical signs (mechanical pain) and imaging (X-ray or MRI showing degeneration). * Diagnosed with Kidney Yin deficiency syndrome by a certified TCM physician, exhibiting symptoms such as: lower back/knee soreness, afternoon fever/hot flashes, night sweats, tinnitus, dry mouth, red tongue, or rapid/fine pulse. * Voluntary consent to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to auricular acupressure (e.g., ear skin infection) or electroacupuncture (e.g., pregnancy, severe heart failure, surgical indications, pacemakers, metal implants). * Specific causes of low back pain (e.g., infection, tumor, osteoporosis, ankylosing spondylitis, fracture). * Disc herniation with surgical indications (e.g., muscle atrophy, severe limb weakness, or sphincter dysfunction). * Currently participating in other interventional studies. * Currently taking medications that may affect study outcomes (painkillers, muscle relaxants, antidepressants, TCM drugs).

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Conditions

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spondylosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic low back pain (CLBP) Lumbar spondylosis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Physical Therapy, Le Van Thinh Hospital, 130 Le Van Thinh Street

    Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Trung Ward, Vietnam

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