Blind needling accuracy in lower back muscles study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how accurately doctors perform dry needling on lower back muscles without ultrasound guidance. It may help people with low back pain or myofascial pain syndrome who are already planning physical therapy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have low back or back pain that is not from a specific cause, and you are scheduled for physical therapy
- You may have myofascial pain syndrome, especially in the muscles near your spine
- Your doctor has recommended dry needling for you
- You are willing to cooperate with the procedure and sign a consent form
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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