Electrical stimulation for glute weakness after back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a non-surgical treatment using a small needle to send gentle electrical pulses to the glute (buttock) muscles. It is for people who have had low back pain in the past and now have weak glute muscles.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have had low back pain before, but you are not having a flare-up right now.
- Your glute (buttock) muscles are weak or not working as they should (confirmed by a test like an EMG or strength measurement).
- You do not have a pacemaker, heart condition, skin problem with needles, or needle phobia.
- You are not pregnant and are not planning a big change in your exercise routine during the study.
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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