Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Dry Needling of the Gluteus Medius Muscle in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Lead Sponsor:
University of Haifa
Conditions:
Low Back Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The effectiveness of dry needling of the Gluteus Medius muscle in combination with active exercises will be examined compared with sham needling with active exercises in low back pain (LBP) patients.
Detailed Description
Objectives: To examine if dry needling in combination with active physiotherapy is more effective in reducing pain and increase activity of daily living, range of motion and muscle strength in patient...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Main complaint of nonspecific LBP over a 3 month period
- VAS \> 3 at baseline
Exclusion
- two or more of the following signs are present on physical examination: lower extremity weakness in a myotome distribution, decreased sensation in a dermatomal distribution, altered lower extremity deep tendon reflexes, pathological reflexes, a positive straight leg raise (SLR) test, crossed SLR or femoral nerve stretch test.
- Symptoms began immediately after a significant trauma (motor vehicle accident, fall from a height) and subjects were not been screened for possible fractures.
- Physical therapy or chiropractic treatment for LBP was provided during the 6 months prior to participation in the study or are currently being treated.
- presence of contraindication for dry needling
- pregnancy
- past back or pelvic surgery
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 15 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
25 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04498572
Start Date
October 1 2020
End Date
July 15 2022
Last Update
April 22 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Haifa University, Department of PHysical Therapy
Haifa, Israel, 31905