Dry Needling for Chronic Low Back Pain
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but you cannot participate if you are currently using medications that cause difficulty with clotting, like blood thinners.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Dry Needling for Chronic Low Back Pain?
Is dry needling safe for humans?
Dry needling is generally well tolerated, but there are some risks. Most side effects are minor, but serious complications like pneumothorax (collapsed lung) and spinal epidural hematoma (bleeding around the spinal cord) have been reported. It's important for practitioners to follow safety guidelines to minimize these risks.14678
How is the treatment dry needling different from other treatments for chronic low back pain?
Dry needling is unique because it involves inserting thin needles into specific muscle areas called myofascial trigger points to relieve pain, unlike other treatments that may use medication or physical therapy. This approach targets the source of pain directly and is considered a minimally invasive option.12349
What is the purpose of this trial?
Low back pain is a common problem that many adults experience at some point in their lives. One treatment being studied is dry needling, a technique where a small needle is inserted into a specific area of muscle to help relieve pain. So far, the research on dry needling for low back pain hasn't been clear, and it's hard to know when and for whom it will work best. This study aims to figure out how dry needling works to help people with chronic low back pain by looking at the underlying factors. By understanding how dry needling helps people, we can develop a more targeted approach to treatment, which could lead to better outcomes for people with chronic low back pain. The goal of this study is to identify the factors that make dry needling effective for people with chronic low back pain, so that this this information can be used to provide more personalized and effective care.Eligible participants will attend 5 research sessions lasting approximately 1 hour and complete 2 online surveys. At 3 of those sessions, participants will receive dry needling to their low back.As part of the research, participants will complete questionnaires related to how pain effects their life. Participants will also undergo testing for muscle stiffness, low back mobility and strength, and pain sensitivity.To be included in this study participants must:* Be 18-65 years of age* Have low back pain for at least 3 months
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults aged 18-65 who have been experiencing chronic low back pain for at least three months. It's designed to understand how dry needling can help relieve this type of pain and improve quality of life.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline
Participants complete baseline assessments including questionnaires and physical tests
Treatment
Participants receive dry needling treatment and complete related assessments
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Dry Needling
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Florida
Lead Sponsor