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NCT Number: NCT05730426

Comparison Between Deep Dry Needling and Muscle Energy Technique on Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain Patients.

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare between applying deep dry needling and muscle energy technique in chronic non-specific neck pain patients. Researchers will compare between deep dry needling group, muscle energy technique group and control group to see if there are change in pain, range of motion or function.

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Key information

Conditions

Neck Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Delta University for science and technology.

Al Mansurah, Egypt

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 18 and 40 years.
  • Current neck pain.
  • Presence of at least one or two trigger points .
  • Patients are diagnosed and referred from orthopedist complaining from chronic neck pain for at least 12 weeks.
  • No clinical treatment for neck pain within the past month.
  • lacked a history of neck and shoulder myopathy, neuropathy, myelopathy and neck, torso and shoulder surgery.
  • Patients with body mass index less than 30 kg/m2.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients outside the target range.
  • Neck pain associated with vertigo.
  • Osteoporosis.
  • Diagnosed psychological disorders.
  • Fibromyalgia syndrome.
  • Vertebral fractures.
  • Spinal stenosis.
  • Tumors.
  • Previous neck surgery.
  • Red flags (night pain, severe muscle spasm, loss of involuntary weight, symptom mismatch).
  • Physiotherapeutic treatment continued in the last 3 months. Any contraindications for deep dry needling such as anticoagulants, infections and bleeding.

Treatment and study plan

Deep dry needling

Procedure

Method to decrease pain and improve function in musculoskeletal disorders.

muscle energy technique

Procedure

Method to decrease pain and improve function in musculoskeletal disorders.

Other names: Post isometric relaxation

Neck stability exercise

Procedure

Method to decrease pain and improve function in musculoskeletal disorders.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in pain intensity from baseline to 4 weeks after.

    Time frame: at baseline and after 4 weeks from the baseline.

    Visual Analogue scale (VAS)

    • A value of 0 denotes no pain, whereas a value of 1 to 3 indicates mild pain.
    • 4 to 6 denotes moderate pain.
    • 7 to 10 denotes intense pain.

  2. Change in function from baseline to 4 weeks after.

    Time frame: at baseline and after 4 weeks from the baseline.

    The Neck Disability Index (NDI) The NDI questionnaire (scored out of 50) was used to measure the patient's perceived disability resulting from their neck pain. The score for each section was from 0 to 5, with 0 represented the highest level of function and 5 represented the lowest level of function. Total NDI scores were shown as a percentage. A high score corresponded to a higher degree of disability.

    • 0-4points (0-8%) no disability.
    • 5-14points (10 - 28%) mild disability.
    • 15-24points (30-48%) moderate disability.
    • 25-34points (50- 64%) severe disability.
    • 35-50points (70-100%) complete disability.

  3. Change in cervical range of motion (ROM) in sagittal, coronal and transverse planes from baseline to 4 weeks after.

    Time frame: at baseline and after 4 weeks from the baseline.

    AcuAngle® Inclinometer: (Baseline® AcuAngle Inclinometer; Elmsford, NY, U.S. PAT 2194335, 2-D Functions)

  4. Change in pain threshold from baseline to 4 weeks after.

    Time frame: at baseline and after 4 weeks from the baseline.

    Pain Pressure Algometer: (BASELINE 22-POUND DOLORIMETER).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Deep Dry Needling Versus Muscle Energy Technique on Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain; a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2023
First posted
Feb 15, 2023
Registry last updated
Feb 15, 2023

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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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