Efficacy of Dry Needling Treatment in Myofascial Pain Syndrome
NCT ID: NCT05066529
Last Updated: 2021-11-05
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
62 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2021-04-01
2021-10-30
Brief Summary
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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.
Detailed Description
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Methods: 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.
All treatments will be applied by an investigator and a different blinded investigator will evaluated all participants. Numerical Rating Scale will be used for evaluating pain intensity and Neck Disability Index will be used for evaluating neck disability.
Dry-needling treatment will be applied once a week for three weeks. Servical stretching exercises are given to all participants. (20 repetitions in one session and 2 sessions in a day, three days a week.)
All participants will be evaluated before treatment, after treatment (at 3rd week) and at 3 month follow-ups.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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dry-needling group
32 participants in this group Dry-needling treatment will be applied once a week for three weeks. Servical stretching exercises are given to all participants. (20 repetitions in one session and 2 sessions in a day, three days a week.)
All participants will be evaluated before treatment, after treatment (at 3rd week) and at 3 month follow-ups.
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.
exercise group
32 participants in this group Servical stretching exercises are given to all participants. (20 repetitions in one session and 2 sessions in a day, three days a week.)
All participants will be evaluated before treatment, after treatment (at 3rd week) and at 3 month follow-ups.
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.
Interventions
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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.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* 18-45 years old
* no treatment in three months for myofascial pain syndrome (MPS)
* accept to participate treatment program
Exclusion Criteria
* below 18 years and above 45 years old
* no acceptance to participate the trial
18 Years
45 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Merve Damla Korkmaz
Medical Doctor
Principal Investigators
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Merve Damla Korkmaz
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
Locations
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Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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References
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Gattie E, Cleland JA, Snodgrass S. The Effectiveness of Trigger Point Dry Needling for Musculoskeletal Conditions by Physical Therapists: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Mar;47(3):133-149. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2017.7096. Epub 2017 Feb 3.
Gerber LH, Shah J, Rosenberger W, Armstrong K, Turo D, Otto P, Heimur J, Thaker N, Sikdar S. Dry Needling Alters Trigger Points in the Upper Trapezius Muscle and Reduces Pain in Subjects With Chronic Myofascial Pain. PM R. 2015 Jul;7(7):711-718. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2015.01.020. Epub 2015 Feb 4.
Gattie ER, Cleland JA, Snodgrass SJ. Dry Needling for Patients With Neck Pain: Protocol of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2017 Nov 22;6(11):e227. doi: 10.2196/resprot.7980.
Other Identifiers
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KAEK/2021.03.88
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id