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Comparing Efficacy of Dry Needling Combined with Passive Stretching and Muscle Energy Technique on Myofascial Trigger Points
Led by University of Peradeniya · Updated on 2025-01-17
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
25 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess and compare the efficacy of dry needling (minimally invasive treatment by using a tiny needle) combined with two types of stretching techniques in patients with neck pain for more than 3 months. The main questions it aims to answer are: Which combination of treatment will 1.give faster relief of pain? 2.improve neck range of motion? and 3.improve disability level of a person with neck pain. Participants who are interested will be selected according to eligibility criteria. Participants will be divided into two groups. Initially researcher will assess and interview the participants. Two groups will receive two different combinations of interventions. Pre and post measurements will be obtained and then treatment efficacy will be assessed.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparing Efficacy of Dry Needling Combined with Passive Stretching and Muscle Energy Technique on Myofascial Trigger Points
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Neck pain lasting at least 3 months or more
- Presence of trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle, either one side or both sides
- Age between 18 and 60 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Current infection or fever
- Shoulder problems like tendinopathy, impingement syndrome, capsulitis, or bursitis
- History of direct injury to the shoulder or neck
- Being immunosuppressed, such as having cancer
- Pregnancy or recent childbirth
- Diagnosis of fibromyalgia
- Previous neck or shoulder surgery
- Previous steroid injection or acupuncture treatment
- Any condition limiting neck movement like degenerative changes or cervical spine issues seen on MRI
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
- Fear of needles
- Metal allergies
- Cervical spine instability
- Skin infections or lesions near the treatment area
- Significant cognitive problems or uncooperative behavior
- Previous physiotherapy for neck pain or related conditions
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
National Hospital Kandy
Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka, 20000
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
D
Dissanayake
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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