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NCT07133139 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Treatment Validation for Myofascial Pain
A NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) and Myofacial Pain, sponsored by Ajay Wasan, MD, Msc.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 80
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT07133139: Recruiting NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) and Myofacial Pain, sponsored by Ajay Wasan, MD, Msc.
NCT07133139 is a NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) and Myofacial Pain that is actively recruiting participants, run by Ajay Wasan, MD, Msc. The registered enrollment target is 80 participants, below the 191-participant average among 8 other Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) trials with a reported enrollment target (58% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT07133139, a NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) and Myofacial Pain, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Ajay Wasan, MD, Msc.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 80 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to see if a body test called the NUN biomarker can track changes in chronic low back pain after dry needling and predict who will feel better. This study is for adults with chronic low back pain from muscle pain (Myofacial Pain). The main questions are: * Does the biomarker drop when pain improves? * Can it predict who benefits most? * Do higher starting levels mean better results with real dry needling? Investigators will compare real and fake (sham) dry needling using ultrasound, muscle pressure tests, and pain reports before and after treatment.
Primary Outcome
Relationships between changes in the biomarker and changes in the clinical condition
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Dry Needling
- DEVICE Sham Dry Needling
- OTHER NUN Biomarker
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- Kauffman Medical Building - Pittsburgh
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 80 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-10-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-08-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT07133139 shows while recruiting
NCT07133139 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 80 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 191-participant average among 8 other Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) trials with a reported enrollment target (58% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Dry Needling is the first listed.
NCT07133139 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07133139 about?
NCT07133139 is a clinical study titled "Treatment Validation for Myofascial Pain". The goal of this clinical trial is to see if a body test called the NUN biomarker can track changes in chronic low back pain after dry needling and predict who will feel better. This study is for adults with chronic low back pain from muscle pain (Myofacial Pain). The main questions are: * Does th...
What is the current status of trial NCT07133139?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 80 participants. The study started on 2025-10-06. Estimated completion is 2027-08-31.
What conditions does trial NCT07133139 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), Myofacial Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07133139?
The interventions under investigation include: Dry Needling (DEVICE), Sham Dry Needling (DEVICE), NUN Biomarker (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07133139?
This trial is sponsored by Ajay Wasan, MD, Msc, which has 4 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT07133139 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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