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Pain Intervention With Needling: Pilot Of Integrated Neuromodulation Techniques
Led by The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Updated on 2026-03-16
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
96 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Lead Sponsor
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The study's purpose is to determine the effects of three different dry needling sessions on pain and quality of life for those with chronic low back pain. Dry needling is a therapeutic procedure in which a very thin, monofilament needle is inserted through the skin to reach a target tissue like a muscle to help reduce pain, improve muscle activation, and increase blood flow. Dry needling has also been shown to improve nervous system function.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Pain Intervention With Needling: Pilot Of Integrated Neuromodulation Techniques
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Both males and females between the ages of 18 and 65
- Healthy adults with no lumbar pain lasting more than 1 day in the past 3 months (Phase 1)
- Adults with chronic low back pain lasting at least 3 months, with pain on at least 75% of days (Phase 2)
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently receiving medical treatment for lumbar conditions beyond routine physician follow-up
- Previous lumbar surgeries or major injuries causing structural abnormalities that affect needle placement (e.g., lumbar fusion, scoliosis rod placement)
- Experiencing radicular symptoms past the knee or electrical in nature
- Neurological conditions or cognitive deficits requiring assistance
- Conditions affecting sensory processing such as peripheral neuropathy, skin conditions, or circulatory disorders
- Taking anticoagulants, compromised immune system, local or systemic infections, active tumors
- History of lymph node removal, autoimmune disease, metal allergies, cosmetic procedures in the lumbar area
- Pregnant individuals or those with osteoporosis
- Non-English speakers
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Galveston, Texas, United States, 77555
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Research Team
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Ryan Pontiff, PT, DPT, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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