Traditional Acupuncture and Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling and Acupressure for Chronic Low Back Pain
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain
- Registration Number
- NCT00804089
- Lead Sponsor
- Hermano Miguel Foundation
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the therapeutic effects of acupuncture using traditional acupoints and Ashi points with myofascial trigger points superficial dry needling and acupressure, followed by postisometric stretching of the appropriate muscles, in the treatment of patients with chronic mechanical low back pain.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 90
Inclusion Criteria
- Clinical diagnosis of mechanical lower back pain for at least three months.
- The chronic mechanical lower back pain is the chief complaint, with or without leg pain.
- The lower back pain is disabling to the degree that affects the patient's routine job and/or his or her lifestyle.
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients with tumor, infection, major trauma to the spine causing fracture or disruption of the major ligaments, or cauda equina syndrome.
- Patients with neurological signs of spinal nerve compression.
- Patients having undergone spinal surgery, facet joint block and/or corticoid injection.
- Patients with general contraindications for acupuncture or acupressure treatment.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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What molecular mechanisms underlie the analgesic effects of traditional acupuncture and dry needling on chronic low back pain?
How does the efficacy of myofascial trigger point dry needling compare to standard-of-care physical therapy for chronic mechanical low back pain?
Are there specific biomarkers that predict response to acupressure combined with postisometric stretching in chronic low back pain patients?
What are the potential adverse events associated with superficial dry needling in musculoskeletal pain management and how are they managed?
What combination therapies involving myofascial trigger point interventions are being explored for chronic low back pain alongside pharmacological treatments like NSAIDs?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Social Security Hospital
🇪🇨Ambato, Tungurahua, Ecuador
Social Security Hospital🇪🇨Ambato, Tungurahua, Ecuador