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Efficacy of Dry Needling Treatment in Myofascial Pain Syndrome

NCT05066529 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 62

Last updated 2021-11-05

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Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the short and long-term effects of dry-needling of participants with trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle.

64 participants who diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome will be included in the study. All participants will have trigger points in the upper trapezius muscles. They are randomised into two groups: dry needling (n=32) and exercise group (n=32). Ultrasonographic evaluation of trigger points (diameter, circumference and area), pain intensity and neck disability will be evaluated as primary outcome. Active cervical range of motion will be evaluated as secondary outcome.

Conditions

  • Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial

Interventions

PROCEDURE

dry-needling

Dry needling is a technique in which a fine needle is used to penetrate the skin, subcutaneous tissues and muscles to mechanically disrupt tissue without the use of anesthesia. Treatment is often used to treat myofascial trigger points.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Merve Damla Korkmaz · Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-04-01
Primary Completion
2021-09-30
Completion
2021-10-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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