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Pain Intervention With Needling: Pilot Of Integrated Neuromodulation Techniques

The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
NCT IDNCT07112404ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment

42

Study length

about 1.7 years

Ages

18–65

Locations

1 site in TX

About this study

Researchers are testing the effects of three different dry needling sessions on pain and quality of life for people with chronic low back pain. Dry needling involves inserting thin needles into muscles to reduce pain, improve muscle function, and increase blood flow. The trial will last 638 days.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Dry Needling
  • 2.Dry needling with high-rate PENS
  • 3.Dry needling with low-rate PENS
Primary goalAssess the acceptability and feasibility of the protocol- Phase 2 Those with Chronic Low Back Pain

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low10%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

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Endpoints

Primary: Assess the acceptability and feasibility of the protocol- Phase 2 Those with Chronic Low Back Pain

Secondary: Physical Assessment Measured by 6-minute walk test for Phase 1 and Phase 2, Self-Reported Outcome Measured by Complex Medical Symptoms Inventory for Phase 1 and Phase 2, Self-Reported Outcome Measured by Numeric Pain Rating Scale for Phase 1 and Phase 2, Self-Reported Outcome Measured by PROMIS-29+2 for Phase 1 and Phase 2, Self-Reported Outcome Measured by Pain Catastrophizing Scale for Phase 1 and Phase 2, Self-Reported Outcome Measured by Pain, Enjoyment of Life, and General Activity (PEG) for Phase 1 and Phase 2, Self-Reported Outcome Measured by World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument for Phase 1 and Phase 2(WHOQOL)