Effectiveness of Manual Therapy in Non-specific Low Back Pain (NCT05440253) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effectiveness of Manual Therapy in Non-specific Low Back Pain
Spain80 participantsStarted 2022-04-01
Plain-language summary
Low back pain affects many people and involves high medical costs. For this reason, we wish to test the efficacy of dry needling VS ischaemic compression in patients with non-specific low back pain. To this end, an investigation was carried out on 40 patients diagnosed with this ailment, divided into two groups by randomisation to assess the intensity of pain, range of movement, pain threshold to pressure and quality of life, measuring these variables prior to the intervention, immediately, at 48 hours and one week after the intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Signed informed consent form.
* Presence of non-specific low back pain for more than six weeks.
* Presence of a palpable tight band nodule in the gluteus medius muscle.
* Presence of a hypersensitive or hyperirritable point in the tight band.
* Patients reporting local or referred pain in the area of the latent MGP after mechanical stimulation mechanical stimulation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Surgeries in the lumbopelvic region.
* Diagnosis of herniated discs in the lumbar region.
* Positive cognitive screening according to the Pfeiffer questionnaire.
* Heterometrics.
* Age outside the range of 18 to 75 years.
* Ingested or injected anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
* Systemic or local infection in the lumbar region.
* Pregnancy.
* Presence of fear of needles (belonephobia).
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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.