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NCT Number: NCT01710735

Skeletal Muscle Contractility, Self-reported Pain and Tissue Sensitivity in Females With Neck/Shoulder Pain and Trapezius MFTrPs

In relation to Myofascial Triggerpoints (MFTrPs) of the upper Trapezius, this study will explore muscle contractility characteristics, the occurrence of post-intervention muscle soreness and the effect of dry needling on muscle contractile characteristics and clinical outcomes.

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Key information

Conditions

Myofascial Pain Syndrome Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Myofascial Pain Syndromes

Age range

20 year–46 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Univ. of Southern Denmark

Odense, Funen, 5230, Denmark

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • A clinically relevant MFTrP of the upper Trapezius musculature
  • Self-reported pain of ≥3 on an eleven-point numerical pain rating scale (NRS-101).
  • BMI less than 31

Exclusion criteria

  • a history of chronic, systemic pathology (e.g. hemophilia)
  • pre-existing neck/shoulder pathology/surgical procedures,
  • clinical depression
  • health-related legal action
  • pregnant
  • anti-inflammatory and/or chronic pain medication
  • had received dry needling for a shoulder/neck disorder within 6 months prior to the study (to raise the level of patient naiveté) suffered from needle phobia

Treatment and study plan

dry needling

Procedure

Insertion of acupuncture needle into a myofascial trigger point.

Other names: Acupuncture

Primary outcomes

  1. muscle contractility

    Time frame: 30 minutes

    Measurements of maximal isometric muscle force (Fmax), and rate of force development (RDF)

Secondary outcomes

  1. pressure-pain threshold

    Time frame: 60 seconds

    Algometer measurement of pressure-pain perception

  2. NRS-101

    Time frame: 60 seconds

    Self-reported pain

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Southern Denmark

Other

Collaborators

  • Dansk Kiropraktor Fond
  • IMK Almene Fond
  • Lundbeck Foundation

Registry information

Official study title

Skeletal Muscle Contractility, Self-reported Pain and Tissue Sensitivity in Females With Neck/Shoulder Pain and Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points- a Randomized Intervention Study

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Oct 19, 2012
Registry last updated
Oct 19, 2012

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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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