Evaluation of the Pain Relief Effect of Battlefield Acupuncture on Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain Due to Lumbar Spine Degeneration.

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY AT HO CHI MINH CITY · Mar 7, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new way to relieve chronic lower back pain caused by lumbar spine degeneration, a common issue affecting many people. The trial will explore the effects of Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA), combined with electroacupuncture and pain medications, to see if it helps patients feel better. Lower back pain is a significant health concern worldwide, and this study aims to provide effective treatment options for those suffering in Vietnam.

To be eligible for the study, participants must be at least 20 years old, have been diagnosed with lumbar spine degeneration, and have experienced continuous back pain for at least three months. They should also be open to trying acupuncture and not have any severe medical conditions that could interfere with the study. If you join the trial, you can expect to receive a combination of acupuncture treatments and medications aimed at reducing your pain. This study hopes to find new ways to help people manage their back pain more effectively.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients aged 20 years and older.
• • Patients diagnosed with lumbar spine degeneration (Imaging and clinical criteria according to the "Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Diseases" - Ministry of Health of Viet Nam 2014; AAFP-2024).
• • Patients with back pain with a VAS score of ≥ 50mm, continuous or recurrent with the same initial diagnosed cause, lasting from the time of initial diagnosis to the time of study participation for ≥ 3 months.
• • Individuals who have never used auricular acupuncture.
• • Voluntarily agree to participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Individuals with cognitive disorders (Glasgow \< 13 points).
• • Individuals are allergic to any component of the ear acupressure seeds, or experiencing anxiety, fear of needles, or with a history of acupuncture syncope.
• • Patients with symptoms of saddle anesthesia, urinary or fecal incontinence, paresthesia or muscle atrophy, progressive muscle weakness.
• • History of cancer or currently undergoing cancer treatment, or unexplained weight loss.
• • Patients who are awakened at night due to back pain.
• • Patients contraindicated the medication used in the study: paracetamol.
• • Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• • Patients are currently experiencing systemic infection.
• • Individuals with unhealed wounds, ear or lumbar region infections.
• • Currently participating in an intervention study with another drug or device.