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Official title Effects of Electronic Acupuncture Combined With Dry Cupping Therapy in Treating Back Pain Due to Lumbar Spondylosis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06693453
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Electroacupuncture combined with Dry cupping therapy works to treat back pain due to lumbar spondylosis in the qi stagnation and blood stasis pattern. I The main questions it aims to answer are: Does Electroacupuncture combined with Dry cupping therapy reduces pain on Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of patients suffered from back pain due to lumbar spondylosis in the qi stagnation and blood stasis pattern?
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Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Individuals, male and female, 18-70 years of age.
- Report pain intensity between 3 and 7 according to the pain numerical rating scale.
- ODI disability index ≥10%.
- Patients diagnosed with lower back pain due to Qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome (diagnosed by a Traditional Medicine Doctor) with clinical...
You likely can't join if
- Have previously performed cupping therapy in some body segment;
- Present neurological, vestibular, visual or auditory deficits that make assessments impossible;
- Being in the gestational period;
- Having severe spinal disease (including fractures, tumour, inflammatory diseases, or tumours);
- Have undergone previous spinal surgery;
- Present with radiating or sacroiliac back pain; another rheumatic disease such as fibromyalgia,or ankylosing spondylitis.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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