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Treatment of Upper Trapezius Muscle Myofascial Pain Syndrome

NCT06546124 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2026-01-27

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Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of superficial and deep dry needling techniques, guided by ultrasound, on pain, disability, functional impairment, and quality of life in patients diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome of the upper trapezius muscle.

Conditions

  • Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Deep Fascia Dry needling Technique

"Participants will undergo a single session of dry needling on the painful area of the upper trapezius muscle on the right and/or left side of the neck, either unilaterally or bilaterally. All participants will be positioned upright in a chair with their backs supported, heads in a neutral position, and arms at their sides. A myofascial trigger point on the upper trapezius muscle will be marked. A sterile acupuncture needle, 0.25 mm in diameter and 40 mm in length, will be used. Under ultrasound guidance, the needle will be inserted at three points, including 1 cm lateral and medial to the marked point, penetrating subcutaneously to the deep fascia. After leaving the needle in place for 5 minutes, it will be rotated clockwise and left in place for an additional 5 minutes. The needles will be removed after a total of 10 minutes. Participants will be advised to perform upper trapezius stretching exercises."

OTHER

Intramuscular Trigger Point Dry Needling Technique

"Participants will undergo a single session of dry needling on the painful area of the upper trapezius muscle on the right and/or left side of the neck, either unilaterally or bilaterally. All participants will be positioned upright in a chair with their backs supported, heads in a neutral position, and arms at their sides. A myofascial trigger point on the upper trapezius muscle will be marked. A sterile acupuncture needle, 0.25 mm in diameter and 40 mm in length, will be used. Under ultrasound guidance, the needle will be inserted at three points, including 1 cm lateral and medial to the marked point, penetrating through the deep fascia into the upper trapezius muscle. After leaving the needle in place for 5 minutes, it will be rotated clockwise and left in place for an additional 5 minutes. The needles will be removed after a total of 10 minutes. Participants will be advised to perform upper trapezius stretching exercises."

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Abant Izzet Baysal University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-08-11
Primary Completion
2025-03-01
Completion
2025-04-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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