Comparing dry needling and soft tissue mobilization for hamstring tightness

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of dry needling versus soft tissue mobilization on hamstring tightness and chronic low back pain. A total of 30 participants will be randomly assigned to two groups, with one group receiving dry needling and the other receiving soft tissue mobilization, alongside conventional therapy. The study will assess pain levels, range of motion, and overall functionality in patients suffering from chronic low back pain. The trial will be conducted at Hameed Latif Medical Centre using a non-probability convenient sampling technique.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Reduction in active knee extension test \>25
* Current back pain between 4 to 6 on Numeric Pain Rating scale
* Low back pain for at least 12weeks0r 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subjects using anticoagulants and having vascular diseases
* Subjects with needle phobia and allergic to metals
* Subjects with cognitive impairment
* History of fracture in lumbar region
* History of systemic diseases e.g. cancer or systemic joint pathologies
* History of congestive heart failure in past 24 months
* Subjects have used medications like narcotics or Muscle relaxants 30 days before enrolment into study

Where it's running

• Hameed Latif Medical Centre
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ali Raza, MS-OMPT — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, Phd
• Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: 03324390125

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.