NCT02107456

Effect of Dry Needling on Myofascial Trigger Point

The Long Term Effect of Dry Needling on Myofascial Trigger Point in the Upper Trapezius Muscle.

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 33 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Myofascial trigger point is one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal disorders. Myofascial trigger point in upper trapezius has been reported as a symptom in patients with neck and upper thoracic pain. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prolonged effect of dry needling on myofascial trigger point in upper trapezius muscle.

Detailed description

Pain intensity and Disability of arm, hand and shoulder (DASH) were collected at base line and at the end of treatment sessions, two weeks and three months follow up in both groups.

Conditions

• Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Dry Needling	Dry needling was performed for one week, three times a week.

Timeline

• Start date: 2012-07-01
• Primary completion: 2013-02-01
• Completion: 2013-06-01
• First posted: 2014-04-08
• Last updated: 2014-04-08

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Iran