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NCT Number: NCT03719352

Superficial Dry Needling Versus Deep Dry Needling on the Upper Trapezius

This study investigates the effect of two different techniques (deep dry needling and superficial dry needling) on the latent myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius. Subjects with latent Myofascial trigger point in this location of the muscle will be identified and will be randomly assigned to one out of the three groups: deep dry needling, superficial dry needling or sham dry needling in gastrocnemius muscle. cervical range of motion and pain pressure threshold in the upper trapezius will be registered before, immediately after the intervention, at 24 hours after the intervention, at 72 hours after the intervention and a week after the intervention

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera

Valencia, Moncada, 46113, Spain

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Present the latent Myofascial trigger Point (MTP) 1 in upper trapezius.
  • Accept participation in the study (signature of informed consent).
  • Be in an age range between 18 and 55 years.
  • Do not present any exclusion criteria.

Exclusion criteria

  • Do not present MTP 1 latent in the upper trapezius.
  • Suffering and / or having suffered from upper limb pathologies, deformities or orthopedic injuries that could alter the static and biomechanics of the shoulder and neck.
  • Not clearly identify the MTP 1 in the upper trapezius.
  • Have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, myelopathy or radiculopathy.
  • Having contraindicated the technique of dry needling for suffering, for example, coagulation problems.
  • Having suffered a whiplash.
  • Be pregnant.
  • Have used analgesics 24 hours before participating in the study.
  • Having belonephobia.
  • Know the study techniques.
  • Be in physiotherapy treatment and / or have been treated with needle techniques at some time.
  • Having had cervical surgery.

Treatment and study plan

Experimental: Deep dry needling

Procedure

Deep dry needling until achieving twitch response of the muscle

Experimental: Superficial dry needling

Procedure

Superficial dry needling to achieve sensitive pain with needle rotation

Placebo Comparator: Placebo Gastrocnemius dry needling

Procedure

Simulate pain with de plastic needle guard in the gastrocnemius muscle

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain pressure threshold

    Time frame: a week

    Amount of pressure (Kg/cm2) applied at the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point site that elicit pain for the patient will be reported

Secondary outcomes

  1. Cervical range of motion

    Time frame: a week

    cervical movement in flexion and extension, left and right rotation and side bending left and right

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cardenal Herrera University

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Registry information

Official study title

Analysis, Comparison and Evaluation of Cervical Range of Motion and Neck Pain After Deep Dry Needling and Superficial Dry Needling in the Upper Trapezius: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Oct 25, 2018
Registry last updated
Nov 14, 2018

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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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