Dry needling plus vibration for low back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding vibration to dry needling (a technique where thin needles are inserted into tight muscle spots) helps relieve low back pain more than dry needling alone. It is for people with ongoing low back pain that has lasted more than six weeks.
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Who can take part
- Your low back pain has lasted more than six weeks and is located between your ribs and buttocks
- Your pain level is at least a 3 on a 0-10 scale
- You are between 35 and 65 years old
- You have tight, painful knots in specific back or buttock muscles (like the erector spinae or gluteus maximus)
- You are not pregnant, do not have a fear of needles, and are not taking blood-thinning medication
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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