Status:

COMPLETED

Neurophysiological Effects of Dry Needling in Patients With Neck Pain

Lead Sponsor:

Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

Collaborating Sponsors:

Luis Martín Sacristán

Conditions:

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The present study aims to evaluate the differences that may be experienced in pain and cervical disability, before, during and just after the intervention of the Deep Dry Needling in the upper trapezi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Non-specific neck pain, unilateral or bilateral.
  • Neck pain ≥ 3 months of duration.
  • Presence of active and latent MTP in the upper, left, right or bilateral trapezius muscle, in relation to the patient's neck pain.
  • Clinical criteria recommended to identify active and latent MTP:
  • Tensile band palpable.
  • Exquisite local pain at the pressure of a taut band node.
  • Recognition by the patient of their usual pain when pressing on the sensitive nodule (to identify an active MTP).
  • Painful limitation of range of mobility to complete stretching. It is considered positive when 3 of the 4 clinical criteria are found.

Exclusion

  • Unsurpassed fear of needles.
  • Coagulation disorders.
  • Specific alterations of the cervical region in the clinical history.
  • Infiltration of corticosteroids or local anesthetics during a year before the study.
  • Surgical intervention of the cervical region or previous shoulder.
  • Skin lesions in the area, as well as infection or inflammation.
  • Taking analgesic, anti-inflammatory or anticoagulant medication the week before the study.
  • Treatment of MTP or Deep Dry Needling in the neck region in the 6 months prior to the intervention.
  • Cognitive deficit in the medical history.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 13 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 10 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

65 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03345238

Start Date

March 13 2017

End Date

August 10 2019

Last Update

November 12 2019

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universidad de Alcalá de Henares

Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain