acute non-specific low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
Deqi Acupuncture Group:Acupuncture
Sham Acupuncture (Non-Deqi) Group:sham acupuncture
Sponsors
Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria Patients diagnosed with acute nonspecific low back pain (ANLBP) by a specialist physician; Onset duration =14 days, age between 18 and 65 years, with no gender limitation; Pain localized between T12 and the gluteal fold, mainly mechanical or non-radicular in nature (above the knee), originating from somatic referred pain; Pain intensity =3 on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS); Conscious and cooperative, able to understand and complete relevant questionnaires, and willing to provide written informed consent. Note: Only patients who meet all five criteria will be eligible for inclusion in this study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria Specific low back pain caused by tumor, infection, metabolic disease, rheumatoid arthritis, or fracture, or with the presence of radicular symptoms; Spinal deformities such as spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis, or scoliosis, or extramedullary diseases (e.g., vascular or genitourinary disorders); History of lumbar surgery; Low back pain accompanied by pain in more than two other body regions; Pregnant or lactating women; Patients with severe cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases, or with hepatic, renal, hematopoietic disorders, malignant tumors, or multiple organ failure; Patients whose emotional state fluctuates significantly or who develop psychiatric symptoms that may interfere with the study results during the research period; Patients who have received acupuncture or related treatments within two weeks prior to baseline assessment. Note: Any patient meeting any one of the above criteria will be excluded from this study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analogue Scale (VAS); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Oswestry Disability Index (ODI);Japanese Orthopaedic Association score for low back pain; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactYu Shuguang
Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Outcome results
None listed