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Effectiveness of Dry Needling Versus Manual Trigger Point Release on Active Rhomboid Trigger Points

NCT07062692 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 48

Last updated 2026-04-08

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Summary

This study compares dry needling and manual trigger point release for treating active rhomboid trigger points in 48 patients, assessing pain, ROM, and function. It addresses a gap in evidence for optimal pain management in upper back myofascial pain. Findings will guide clinical practice for more effective, evidence-based interventions.

Conditions

  • Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial

Interventions

OTHER

dry needling trigger release therapy

The dry needling intervention involved inserting sterile filiform needles directly into active rhomboid trigger points for 1-2 sessions (1 session/week) to elicit local twitch responses and relieve tension.

OTHER

MANUAL TRIGGER POINT RELEASE

The manual trigger point release intervention involved applying sustained pressure to active rhomboid trigger points followed by passive stretching to release muscle tension and improve mobility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Amna Anum, ms · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-04-23
Primary Completion
2025-07-28
Completion
2025-12-31

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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