๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-13

Pain Intervention With Needling: Pilot Of Integrated Neuromodulation Techniques (NCT07112404)

PINPOINT Study: Pain Intervention With Needling: Pilot Of Integrated Neuromodulation Techniques

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The study will be conducted on site in Galveston, Texas, United States. Study-related assessments and procedures will be performed at the designated clinical study site by qualified study personnel in accordance with the study protocol and applicable regulatory requirements. The study's purpose is to determine the effects of three different dry needling sessions on pain and quality of life for those with chronic low back pain. Dry needling is a therapeutic procedure in which a very thin, monofilament needle is inserted through the skin to reach a target tissue like a muscle to help reduce pain, improve muscle activation, and increase blood flow. Dry needling has also been shown to improve nervous system function.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston โ€” Galveston, Texas

Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Dry Needling (OTHER)
  • Dry needling with high-rate PENS (OTHER)
  • Dry needling with low-rate PENS (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston โ€” Galveston, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (409) 772-0310

Email: rypontif@utmb.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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