Status:

COMPLETED

Physiotherapy in the Reduction of Post-needling Soreness

Lead Sponsor:

University of Alcala

Conditions:

Dry Needling

Soreness, Muscle

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Dry needling is a minimally invasive technique which generates good results and neuromuscular benefits. Its application involves a highly prevalent effect called post-needling soreness. It is defined ...

Detailed Description

Main objective. To figure out if one of the four techniques (isometric, concentric, eccentric contraction exercise and analytic passive stretching) is more effective for reducing post- needling sorene...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age between 18 and 65 years;
  • Cervical pain.
  • Presence of an active PGM in the upper trapezius muscle.

Exclusion

  • Traumatic history in the cervical region;
  • Inability to understand or perform the required exercises;
  • Pregnancy in the first trimester;
  • Altered state of coagulation;
  • Immunosuppression status;
  • State of alteration of sensitivity (e.g. central sensitization processes, fibromyalgia, etc.);
  • Unavoidable fear of needles;
  • Lack of knowledge about the use of the WhatsApp or Telegram messaging platform

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 23 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 30 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04695548

Start Date

February 23 2021

End Date

June 30 2021

Last Update

July 19 2021

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Clinical University Physiotherapy and pain

Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain, 2805