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The Combination of Thread-embedding and Auricular Acupuncture in the Treatment of Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Thread-embedding acupuncture, Auricular acupuncture, and 2 other interventions for Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain. Completed, enrolled 168 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Low back pain (LBP) is a significant global health issue, with cases expected to rise by 36.4% by 2050. Chronic LBP (cLBP), lasting over three months, is mostly non-specific cLBP (cNLBP), posing a challenge for effective management. Common treatments include medication, exercise, and acupuncture. This study explores the combined use of thread-embedding and auricular acupuncture for treating cNLBP, as combining these methods is thought to enhance effectiveness. Participants with cNLBP will be randomized into four groups to receive either the combination of both treatments, each treatment individually with a sham, or both shams. The study will last eight weeks, with four weeks of intervention and four weeks of follow-up. Treatment outcomes, including pain, disability, medication use, and quality of life, will be evaluated, along with monitoring for adverse effects.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Thread-embedding acupuncture is performed every week for 4 weeks, using a single Polydioxaone thread inserted into acupoints on the body through the needle. After the thread is inserted, the needle will be immediately withdrawn.
Auricular acupuncture is conducted weekly for 4 weeks using patches, each with a square shape and a side length of 10 mm, along with a sterilized needle measuring 0.25 x 1.3 mm inserted into therapeutic points on the ear. The patches with the needle will remain in place for one week.
Sham thread-embedding acupuncture is performed every week for 4 weeks, using the needle without thread inserted into acupoints on the body. After insertion, the needle will be immediately withdrawn, and no thread will be left in the body.
Sham auricular acupuncture is conducted weekly for 4 weeks using patches, each with a square shape and a side length of 10 mm, along with a sterilized needle measuring 0.25 x 1.3 mm inserted into non-therapeutic points on the ear. The patches with the needle will remain in place for one week.