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Changes in Surface EMG Activity After Dry Needling Compared to Sham Needling

NCT03241134 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 48

Last updated 2023-12-18

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Summary

An experimental study will be conducted to evaluate the effect of a single dry needling session, compared to a sham needling session, on surface EMG activity (signal amplitude and frequency) and pain of the upper trapezius muscle, in office workers with trapezius myalgia.

Conditions

  • Neck Pain, Posterior
  • Work-Related Condition

Interventions

OTHER

Dry needling

Dry needling (DN) is a myofascial treatment technique, in which a thin, solid filiform needle is inserted directly into the MTrP. During dry needling, local twitch responses (LTR) can be elicited. These are involuntary contractions of muscle fibers, leading to muscle relaxation, an increase in blood flow,recovery of the muscle metabolism and thus a reduction of pain and stiffness.

OTHER

Sham needling

During sham needling, a solid, filiform needle is inserted in the skin surface at the trigger point location, without penetrating the fascia and muscle tissue.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University Ghent

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Barbara Cagnie, PhD · University Ghent

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-08-28
Primary Completion
2018-05-09
Completion
2018-05-09

Countries

  • Belgium

Study Locations

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