{
  "abstract": "Introduction Lumbar back myofasciitis (LBM) is a common condition caused by cold exposure, lumbar injuries or poor posture, leading to aseptic inflammation, fibrosis and chronic pain. While acupuncture stimulation of trigger points is widely used, clinical evidence supporting its efficacy remains limited. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture stimulation of trigger points in the treatment of LBM and to explore the underlying analgesic mechanisms.Methods and analysis This single-centre randomised controlled trial will be conducted at Acupuncture and Moxibustion Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. A total of 60 participants will be randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control group in a 1:1 ratio. The primary outcome measure will be the Visual Analogue Scale for pain, while secondary outcomes will include pressure pain threshold, ultrasound, infrared thermography and Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire.Ethics and dissemination Ethics approval was obtained from the Ethics Committee of Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (Approval No. 2024XLW007-2). The findings of this study will be published in peer-reviewed journals. Prior to participation, all eligible participants will be given informed consent.Trial registration number ITMCTR2025000258.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China"
      ],
      "name": "Xingke Song"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China"
      ],
      "name": "Zhongjie Chen"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China"
      ],
      "name": "Jing Yin"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China"
      ],
      "name": "Zijie Chen"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Department of Rehabilitation, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China"
      ],
      "name": "Yi Rao"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Inner Mongolia Kulun Banner General Hospital (People's Hospital), Inner Mongolia, Tongliao, China"
      ],
      "name": "Jian Zhao"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China"
      ],
      "name": "Haohan Zhu"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China"
      ],
      "name": "Jinling Zhang"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China"
      ],
      "name": "Xue Pu"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China"
      ],
      "name": "Rongjun Li"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China"
      ],
      "name": "Jun-ying Wang"
    }
  ],
  "title": "Effect of acupuncture stimulation on trigger points in patients with lumbar back myofasciitis: a protocol for a single-centre, randomised, controlled clinical trial",
  "uid": "f279e2d0-a271-5870-a482-5100f619311d"
}