Status:

RECRUITING

The Importance of the Number of Incisions in the Effectiveness of Dry Needling

Lead Sponsor:

University of Alcala

Conditions:

Neck Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The dry needling technique is a procedure increasingly used by health professionals. Dry needling consists of the use of a filiform needle to treat musculoskeletal pain. Currently, the mechanisms by ...

Detailed Description

With the objective of demonstrating how the dose used during the application of the dry needling technique is related to the effectiveness of the treatment, we have designed a study where three differ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Nonspecific mechanical neck pain for more than 3 months.
  • Neck pain of at least VAS 5/10.
  • Reproduction of pain and symptoms subjects on palpation.
  • Pain on passive stretching of the muscle.

Exclusion

  • Subjects with previous surgical intervention.
  • Subjects undergoing other intervention (rehabilitation/medication).
  • Positive findings that raise suspicion of cervical radiculopathy:
  • Subjects diagnosed: degenerative arthropathies, inflammatory, systemic conditions (fibromyalgia).
  • Cardiovascular diseases.
  • Whiplash or whiplash.
  • Belenophobia.
  • Dizziness and vertigo.
  • Pregnant.
  • Thyroid disorders.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 4 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 20 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

90 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06149442

Start Date

December 4 2023

End Date

September 20 2025

Last Update

October 16 2024

Active Locations (2)

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Centro Investigación Fisioterapia y Dolor

Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain, 28805

2

Physiotherapy and Pain Institute

Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain, 28805