The Derivation of a Clinical Prediction Rule to Identify Those With Low Back Pain Who Will Respond Favorably to Intramuscular Dry-needling

Description

The purpose of this study is to investigate specific clinical characteristics, amongst those with low back pain, that identify patient appropriateness for Intermuscular Dry-Needling (IMDN) and to develop a prediction tool that can be used by clinicians.

Conditions

Low Back Pain

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Study overview

The purpose of this study is to investigate specific clinical characteristics, amongst those with low back pain, that identify patient appropriateness for Intermuscular Dry-Needling (IMDN) and to develop a prediction tool that can be used by clinicians.

The Derivation of a Clinical Prediction Rule to Identify Those With Low Back Pain Who Will

The Derivation of a Clinical Prediction Rule to Identify Those With Low Back Pain Who Will Respond Favorably to Intramuscular Dry-needling

Condition
Low Back Pain
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Spokane

Whitworth University, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99251

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Males and females between the ages of 18 and 60 years with non-traumatic low back pain between the 12th rib and the buttock region.
  • * Participants must also report an Oswestry Disability Index score of at least 20/100 points.
  • * Participants must be able to speak and read English.
  • * Individuals who are currently pregnant, currently taking pain narcotic medication or have had a prior surgery in the lumbosacral spine
  • * Those participants whose BMI is greater than 35

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 60 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Whitworth University,

Dominic Severino, PT,DPT, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Whitworth University

Study Record Dates

2024-11