Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of Dry Needling and Activator Trigger Point Therapy on Upper Trapezius Trigger Points.
Lead Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Conditions:
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Dry needling and Activator trigger point therapy on upper trapezius trigger points.Randomized controlled trial was conducted on Sixty-eight patients...
Detailed Description
A myofascial trigger point (TrP) has been described as a hyperirritable spot located in a taut band of muscle; or a small pea or rope-like nodular or crepitant (crackling, grating) area within the mus...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age limit 20-45
- male and female .
- Presence of unilateral or bilateral upper trapezius Trigger Points.
- Patients identified with presence of trigger points.
Exclusion
- Specific neck pain,
- Evidence of spinal cord compression
- Recent neck surgery or trauma.
- Long-term use of corticosteroids. Anticoagulant use, e.g. Warfarin. Presence of a blood coagulation disorder. Contraindication for needling such as local infection, pregnancy with threatened abortion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 20 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
68 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04348097
Start Date
July 1 2019
End Date
February 20 2020
Last Update
April 15 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Institute of Medical Rehabilitation
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 46000