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The Efficacy of Thread Embedding Acupuncture on Pain Score, Neck Disability Index, and Pressure Pain Threshold for Myofascial Pain Therapy in the Upper Trapezius Muscle

NCT05987683 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 44

Last updated 2023-12-27

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Summary

Myofascial pain is characterized by myofascial trigger points, considered as a major cause of neck and shoulder pain in the working population. Thread-embedding acupuncture is a new acupuncture modality that can provide long-term stimulation aimed at prolonging its therapeutic effect that is similar to conventional acupuncture, such as analgesic effects. The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate and compare the effects of thread-embedding acupuncture and sham thread-embedding acupuncture as a therapy for myofascial pain in the upper trapezius muscle. The primary aim of this study is to investigate whether thread-embedding acupuncture therapy gives better and last longer results for myofascial pain of the upper trapezius muscle than sham thread-embedding acupuncture.

Conditions

  • Myofascial Pain of Upper Trapezius Muscle

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Thread-Embedding Acupuncture, Sham Thread-Embedding Acupuncture

Thread-Embedding Acupuncture: using a 29-gauge TEA needle with a 50-mm PDO (polydioxanone) thread Sham Thread-Embedding Acupuncture: using a 29-gauge TEA needle but thread-removed, just needle alone

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Indonesia University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • KEPK FKUI-RSCM · The Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-08-21
Primary Completion
2023-10-31
Completion
2023-10-31

Countries

  • Indonesia

Study Locations

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