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NCT Number: NCT06851000

The Effects of Ultrasound-guided PRF Versus DN in Myofascial Pain Patients

This study aims to compare the effects of pulsed radiofrequency and drying needling and explore the short-term effect of pulsed radiofrequency in treating myofascial pain patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Myofascial Pain

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 18-70 years old, gender unlimited.
  • Myofascial pain diagnosed according to the "Simons and Travell" criteria.
  • Able to complete treatment and follow-up.
  • Signed inform consent form.

Exclusion criteria

  • History of surgery, trauma, or infection in the pain area.
  • Severe systemic disease, e.g. malignant tumor; severe hepatic, renal, or coagulation disorder; etc.
  • Pregnancy, needle phobia, unable to cooperate.
  • Concurrently receiving pain treatment in other institutions.

Treatment and study plan

ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency

Procedure

Medication: 0-3months; Pulsed radiofrequency: week 2, 6, 10;

Ultrasound-guided dry needling

Procedure

Medication: 0-3 months; Dry needling: week 2; Pulsed radiofrequency: week 6, 10;

Primary outcomes

  1. Change of mechanical pain threshold (△MPT)

    Time frame: week 0 to week 4

    Mechanical pain threshold was measured by an ergometer called Microfet3. △MPT=MPT4wk (MPT measured at week 4)-MPT 2wk (MPT measured at week 2).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Severity of pain

    Time frame: week 0 to week 12

    Pain was measured by a numerical rating scale (NRS), with 0 symbolizing no pain and 10 symbolizing the worst pain one could imagine.

  2. Sleep

    Time frame: week 0 to week 12

    The quality of sleep was measured by Athens Insomnia Scale.

  3. Depression and anxiety

    Time frame: week 0 to week 12

    Depression was measured by Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Anxiety was measured by a Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 item scale.

  4. Life quality

    Time frame: week 0 to week 12

    The quality of life was measured by Short Form 36 Health Survey.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Jin Wang

CONTACT

[email protected]

+86 15210424157

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Peking Union Medical College Hospital

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Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of Ultrasound-guided Pulsed Radiofrequemcy Versus Dry Needling in Myofascial Pain Patients

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Feb 28, 2025
Registry last updated
Mar 7, 2025

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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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