Cupping vs Massage Tool for Chronic Low Back Pain
Part of Immune system & allergy, Lungs & breathing, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests two hands-on therapies—dry cupping and a special massage technique—to see which works better for long-term low back pain caused by muscle knots. You may be able to join if your pain has lasted over 3 months and you have trigger points.
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Who can take part
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months.
- Your doctor confirmed that you have trigger points (muscle knots) in your lower back.
- You are between 25 and 45 years old.
- You have not had back surgery, and you do not have a nerve condition or inflammatory disease.
- You are not pregnant.
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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