CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness Analysis of Ultrasound-guided Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis (EPI) in Patient With Chronic Low Back Pain

Spain64 participantsStarted 2021-11-30

Plain-language summary

The main objective of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of the lumbar nerve root stimulation with ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis versus the electrical dry needling of trigger points in patients with chronic low back pain.

Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 67 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Low back pain ≥ 3 months. * Age between 30 and 67 years old. * Score ≥ 4 points on the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire. * Not being receiving other physical therapy. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of lumbar stenosis. * Diagnosis of spondylolisthesis. * Diagnosis of fibromyalgia. * Treatment with corticosteroids or oral medication in recent weeks. * History of spine surgery. * Contraindication of analgesic electrical therapy. * Have previously received a treatment of intratissue percutaneous electrolysis. * Central or peripheral nervous system disease.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change from baseline in Algometry

Timeframe: At baseline, at 3 weeks, at 6 weeks, and 1 month after the last intervention.

Change from baseline in Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ).

Timeframe: At baseline, at 3 weeks, at 6 weeks, and 1 month after the last intervention.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04290221

SponsorUniversidad de Almeria

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-03-04

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Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 67 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.