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The Effects of Dry Needling on the Superficial Neck Musculature

NCT04060004 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2023-07-19

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Summary

The term myofascial pain refers to the existence of myofascial trigger points (MTP), which are defined as hypersensitive points in a tense band of skeletal muscle, which can cause referred pain or autonomous phenomena.

To address the treatment of myofascial trigger points, conservative and invasive techniques have been proposed. Dry needling is one of the invasive techniques that have been shown to be effective in improving pain and function in patients with myofascial trigger points.

This trial aims to analyse the effectiveness of dry needling in patients with myofascial neck pain.

Conditions

  • Neck Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Dry needling

Dry needling is a technique used by physiotherapists.

OTHER

Sham dry needling

Sham dry needling is a technique used by physiotherapists to compare the effects of dry needling.

OTHER

Electrotherapy + therapeutic exercise

Standard care of neck pain.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Valladolid

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-09-05
Primary Completion
2020-02-20
Completion
2021-05-27

Countries

  • Spain

Study Locations

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