Can threads in your back ease chronic pain? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07395102
First seen Feb 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tests a special type of acupuncture called thread-embedding acupuncture for people with chronic low back pain. Small absorbable threads are placed at specific points on the back to provide ongoing stimulation. The trial will compare this to a sham procedure in 32 adults, measuring changes in disability and flexibility over 8 weeks.
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Universitas Indonesia
Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Thread-embedding acupuncture (PDO threads implanted at acupuncture points)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a longer-lasting non-drug option for easing chronic low back pain and improving mobility.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 32 people, so results may not apply widely. The sham control group may also show improvement, making it hard to prove real benefit.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.