Status:
COMPLETED
Electrical Dry Needling Versus Sham Dry Needling in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Lead Sponsor:
University of Lahore
Conditions:
Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-25 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of electrical dry needling (EDN) compared to sham dry needling (SDN) in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). CLBP is a common musculoskeletal conditio...
Detailed Description
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) affects approximately 7-8% of the global population and remains a leading cause of disability and healthcare burden. Conventional management strategies, including medicati...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Both male and female gender will be included (Fernández-Carnero, 2021).
- Clinically diagnosed of chronic low back pain persisting for at least three months (Tüzün et al., 2017)
- Identifiable active myofascial trigger points in the lower back muscles, confirmed through palpation or another standardized method (Donohoe, 2016).
- Moderate to severe pain intensity, measured by a visual analog scale (VAS) (Tüzün et al., 2017)
- Sufficient cognitive and physical ability to engage in assessments and interventions (Tüzün et al., 2017)
Exclusion
- Known hypersensitivity to needles, history of severe bleeding disorders, or any condition that contraindicates dry needling (Tüzün et al., 2017)
- Use of other physical therapy interventions or dry needling treatments in the last three months for low back pain (Fernández-Carnero, 2021).
- Presence of specific spinal conditions (e.g., disc herniation, spinal stenosis, fractures, or recent spinal surgeries) (Tüzün et al., 2017)
- History of neurological conditions affecting movement, sensation, or pain perception, such as multiple sclerosis or peripheral neuropathy (Donohoe, 2016)
- Pregnant women will be excluded due to potential risks associated with the interventions (Tüzün et al., 2017)
- Unstable psychiatric conditions or active substance abuse that could interfere with participation or adherence to study procedures
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 9 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 21 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07148635
Start Date
April 9 2025
End Date
August 21 2025
Last Update
August 29 2025
Active Locations (1)
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The University of Lahore Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan, 54590