Tracking muscle stiffness with MRI during hands-on therapy for low back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study uses a special MRI scan to see if hands-on therapy (manual therapy) helps reduce muscle stiffness and pain in people with chronic low back pain. It aims to find a better way to measure how well this treatment works.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have had low back pain for at least 3 months.
- Your doctor finds a tight band or tender knot in your back muscles.
- Pressing on that tender spot reproduces the pain you feel.
- You feel pain when you try to stretch the affected muscles fully.
- You have not had treatment in that area in the last 3 months and have no metal implants or severe claustrophobia that prevent an MRI.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests whether low-energy ultrasound and electrical/magnetic stimulation can reduce long-lasting myofascial pain in the low back, neck, or tension-type headaches. It may help if your pain has lasted at least 3 months and is still noticeable despite your current treatment plan.
This study uses special MRI scans to look at muscles and nerves in people with long-term neck or shoulder pain caused by trigger points (tender spots in muscles). The goal is to understand what happens in the body with this type of pain—so doctors can find better ways to treat it.
This study uses a special MRI technique to look at the stiffness of the muscles in your lower back and how it changes after a massage-like therapy.
This study tests whether a single session of TENS (a pain-relieving electrical treatment applied to the skin) can reduce stiffness in the lower back muscles of young adults with chronic low back pain. If you have ongoing back pain, this treatment might help relax tight muscles.
This study tests whether a hands-on therapy called myofascial release can reduce chronic low back pain. Myofascial release targets the connective tissue (fascia) around muscles to ease tightness and improve mobility.
This study compares two different hands-on treatments for low back pain. It may be a good fit if you have ongoing back pain and haven't had recent therapy or medication.
Hear when a new Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Lower Back trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.