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NCT07692347
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Global Myofascial Treatment With Focused Shockwave for Non-Specific Low Back Pain: a Randomized Control Trial.

Sponsor: University Hospital Muenster

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

This study aims to examine the effects of shockwave therapy on myofascial tissue (muscles, fascia, and connective tissue), focusing on pain reduction and improvement of mobility. The results will be compared with those of conventional manual physiotherapy. Myofascial tissue can be a source of back pain, as it may contain painful spots known as myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). Shockwave therapy can stimulate these trigger points, potentially leading to muscle and fascia relaxation and, as a result, a decrease in pain. The study investigates how focused shockwave trigger point therapy influences back function and pain perception compared to traditional physiotherapeutic treatment. Participation is voluntary. The examinations will only be carried out if you provide written informed consent. You may refuse participation or withdraw your consent at any time without any disadvantages.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 70 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

44

Start Date

2022-08-01

Completion Date

2026-04-15

Last Updated

2026-07-09

Healthy Volunteers

No

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

Shockwave therapy

Shockwave therapy can stimulate these trigger points, potentially leading to muscle and fascia relaxation and, as a result, a decrease in pain.

PROCEDURE

Conventional physiotherapy

Conventional physiotherapy to treat low back pain

Locations (1)

Institut für Muskuloskelettale Medizin (IMM) Abteilung für Regenerative Muskuloskelettale Medizin

Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany