Observation of a new massage technique for low back pain treatment
Clinical Observation on the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain With Side-lying Massage Based on Fascia Chain
This study tests a new massage technique for chronic low back pain to see if it works better than traditional Chinese massage.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 76 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Jinan, Shandong) |
| Trial ID | NCT05974761 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel massage technique based on fascia chain manipulation for treating chronic low back pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the experimental group receiving the new massage treatment or the control group receiving traditional Chinese massage. The study will utilize B-mode ultrasound, Vas score, and ODI score to assess the impact of the treatments over a course of two weeks. The goal is to establish a standardized procedure for this massage therapy and to create an ultrasonic standard for evaluating treatment outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18-65 who have been diagnosed with chronic low back pain.
Not a fit: Patients with skin infections, those who are pregnant or menstruating, and individuals with serious health conditions such as cardiac or renal issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a more effective and simplified therapy option for patients suffering from chronic low back pain.
How similar studies have performed: While traditional massage therapies have been widely studied, this specific approach based on fascia chain manipulation is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in previous studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Those who met the diagnostic criteria of chronic low back pain, aged 18-65 years, volunteered to join the trial and signed the informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * In the course of treatment, the skin of waist and buttocks was obviously damaged, infected and ulcerated, and the women were in the period of menstruation, pregnancy or lactation Patients with cardiac cerebrovascular disease, hepatic and renal insufficiency, bleeding disorders and mental disorders, and participants in other clinical trials within one month.
Where this trial is running
Jinan, Shandong
- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of traditional Chinese medicine — Jinan, Shandong, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: shuwen mao — Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Study coordinator: muxing zhu
- Email: 807132313@qq.com
- Phone: 15966649706
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.