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NCT Number: NCT04066166

Accuracy of Rib Palpation for Dry Needling of Deep Periscapular Musculature, Measured With Ultrasound

Ultrasound was used to identify the location of a rib. This was compared to a practitioner's ability to palpate the area.

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Key information

Conditions

Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Myofascial Pain Syndromes

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

Ultrasound was used to identify the location of a rib. This was compared to a practitioner's ability to palpate the area. The purpose of this study is to identify if practitioners are as accurate as they think they are in identifying ribs. This is important, as mis-identifying a rib may put patients at risk for inadvertent needle entry into the lung.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Anyone with ribs

Exclusion criteria

  • No children

Treatment and study plan

Palpation

Diagnostic Test

All healthy subjects palpated

Primary outcomes

  1. Accuracy

    Time frame: 1 year

    Number of participants who were appropriately identified compared to ultrasound

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Utah

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Aug 26, 2019
Registry last updated
Apr 27, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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