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Dry Needling for Mechanical Neck Pain

NCT07368517 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-01-26

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Summary

Mechanical neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders among adults. It is characterized by pain and stiffness in the cervical region, often related to poor posture, repetitive movements, or prolonged sitting. The condition can lead to functional limitations and decreased quality of life.

This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling therapy on pain intensity, cervical range of motion, and functional ability in patients with mechanical neck pain. Forty participants aged 25 - 65 years will be randomly assigned to two groups. Group A will receive dry needling combined with neck exercises, while Group B will receive transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), ultrasound, and the same neck exercise program. Both groups will undergo treatment three times per week for four weeks.

Primary outcomes include changes in the Neck Disability Index (NDI), pressure pain threshold (PPT) measured by algometer, and cervical range of motion (CROM). The study will determine whether dry needling provides superior clinical improvement compared with conventional electrotherapy and exercise.

Conditions

  • Mechanical Neck Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Cervical Spine Dysfunction

Interventions

OTHER

Dry Needling with Exercise

Manual therapy procedure using sterile, single-use needles inserted into the upper trapezius and deltoid muscles for approximately 30 seconds to reduce trigger point activity. Combined with neck exercises (chin-in and muscle-energy technique). Administered three times per week for four weeks.

OTHER

Conventional Physiotherapy with Exercise

Standard physiotherapy treatment consisting of TENS (80-100 Hz, 100 µs, 20 min) and ultrasound (1 MHz, 1.0-1.5 W/cm², 5 min) combined with neck exercises (chin-in and muscle-energy technique). Administered three times per week for four weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Deraya University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
25 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-10-05
Primary Completion
2025-12-01
Completion
2025-12-15

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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