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NCT07148635
Electrical Dry Needling Versus Sham Dry Needling in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
NA trial testing Electrical Dry Needling (EDN) in Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) in 70 participants. Completed in 21 August 2025.
11 August 2025
Quick facts
| Lead sponsor | University of Lahore |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Completed |
| Study type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Allocation | randomized |
| Design | parallel |
| Masking | single |
| Primary purpose | treatment |
| Enrollment | 70 |
| Start date | 9 April 2025 |
| Primary completion | 11 August 2025 |
| Estimated completion | 21 August 2025 |
| Sites | 1 location across Pakistan |
Drugs / interventions tested
- Electrical Dry Needling (EDN)
- Sham Dry Needling (SDN)
Conditions studied
- Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) — all drugs for Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) →
Sponsor
University of Lahore
Who can join
Adults 18 to 25, any sex, with Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP). Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.
Sponsor's own description
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of electrical dry needling (EDN) compared to sham dry needling (SDN) in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). CLBP is a common musculoskeletal condition associated with persistent pain, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life. Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are often implicated in CLBP and represent a key therapeutic target. Dry needling is a minimally invasive procedure where fine needles are inserted into trigger points to release muscle tension and alleviate pain. Electrical dry needling is an advanced variation that applies low-frequency electrical stimulation through the inserted needles, potentially enhancing therapeutic effects. However, evidence is limited regarding its superiority over sham procedures. In this randomized controlled trial, 70 adult participants with CLBP persisting for at least three months will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: Group A (EDN + Conventional Therapy): Patients will receive electrical dry needling at active MTrPs combined with a structured physiotherapy program. Group B (SDN + Conventional Therapy): Patients will receive sham dry needling at the same anatomical sites (using superficial or blunt needle placement without penetration) alongside the same physiotherapy program. Interventions will be delivered weekly for six weeks. Assessments will occur at baseline, third week, and sixth week. Primary outcomes include: Pain intensity (Visual Analogue Scale, VAS) Functional disability (Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, RMDQ) Kinesiophobia (Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia, TSK) This trial is designed to clarify the clinical value of EDN beyond placebo effects, providing evidence to guide management of CLBP.
Publications & conference data
No peer-reviewed publications indexed yet for this trial. Completed trials usually publish results within 12-18 months.
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- Trial protocol + status: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07148635 (US National Library of Medicine, public domain)
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- Sponsor: as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov by University of Lahore
- Last refreshed: 29 August 2025
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