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NCT06940492 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Mediation Analysis Investigating Dry Needling Treatment Mechanisms in a Chronic Low Back Pain Population
A NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), sponsored by University of Florida.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 71
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06940492: Recruiting NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), sponsored by University of Florida.
NCT06940492 is a NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Florida. The registered enrollment target is 71 participants, below the 192-participant average among 8 other Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) trials with a reported enrollment target (63% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06940492, a NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Florida.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 71 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Low back pain is a common problem that many adults experience at some point in their lives. One treatment being studied is dry needling, a technique where a small needle is inserted into a specific area of muscle to help relieve pain. So far, the research on dry needling for low back pain hasn't been clear, and it's hard to know when and for whom it will work best. This study aims to figure out how dry needling works to help people with chronic low back pain by looking at the underlying factors. By understanding how dry needling helps people, we can develop a more targeted approach to treatment, which could lead to better outcomes for people with chronic low back pain. The goal of this study is to identify the factors that make dry needling effective for people with chronic low back pain, so that this this information can be used to provide more personalized and effective care. Eligible participants will attend 5 research sessions lasting approximately 1 hour and complete 2 online surveys. At 3 of those sessions, participants will receive dry needling to their low back. As part of the research, participants will complete questionnaires related to how pain effects their life. Participants will also undergo testing for muscle stiffness, low back mobility and strength, and pain sensitivity. To be included in this study participants must: * Be 18-65 years of age * Have low back pain for at least 3 months
Primary Outcome
Pain intensity will be assessed using the Brief Pain Inventory's (BPI) pain intensity sub-scale. The BPI pain intensity sub-scale creates an average score of pain intensity by assessing four pain intensity domains of the current, best, and worst pain in the past twenty-four hours and pain on average, then adding these scores together and taking an average. The pain intensity domains are measured using the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) anchored at "0" (no pain) and "10" (The worst pain imagina
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Dry needling
Study Locations (1)
Florida
- University of Florida - Gainesville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 71 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-05-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-08 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06940492 shows while recruiting
NCT06940492 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 71 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 192-participant average among 8 other Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) trials with a reported enrollment target (63% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Dry needling is the first listed.
NCT06940492 reports a single indexed study location in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06940492 about?
NCT06940492 is a clinical study titled "A Mediation Analysis Investigating Dry Needling Treatment Mechanisms in a Chronic Low Back Pain Population". Low back pain is a common problem that many adults experience at some point in their lives. One treatment being studied is dry needling, a technique where a small needle is inserted into a specific area of muscle to help relieve pain. So far, the research on dry needling for low back pain hasn't bee...
What is the current status of trial NCT06940492?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 71 participants. The study started on 2025-05-12. Estimated completion is 2026-08.
What conditions does trial NCT06940492 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP).
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06940492?
The interventions under investigation include: Dry needling (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06940492?
This trial is sponsored by University of Florida, which has 1,106 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06940492 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Florida. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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