Official title: The Efficacy and Safety of Electroacupuncture Compared With Sham Acupuncture in Patients With Discogenic Low Back Pain: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Summary: Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent clinical condition characterized by pain localized between the lower edge of the 12th rib and the gluteal fold.The incidence of LBP has been escalating annually.An epidemiological survey encompassing 204 countries and territories globally projects a stark increase in the affected population, from an estimated 619 million in 2020 to a projected 843 million by 2050.LBP can affect individuals across all age groups, with a lifetime prevalence ranging from 60% to 80%, significantly impairing quality of life. Discogenic low back pain (DLBP), attributed to degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs, is the predominant subtype of LBP, comprising approximately 39% of all LBP cases. Disc degeneration typically initiates in early adulthood and progresses with age, potentially leading to DLBP.As the population ages, DLBP has emerged as a major contributor to disability worldwide, imposing a substantial burden on both individuals and society.
ClinicalTrials.gov published a clinical update in Infectious Disease on 04 Feb 2026.
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