Superficial Dry Needling Versus Deep Dry Needling on the Upper Trapezius

November 10, 2018 updated by: SERGIO MONTERO NAVARRO, Cardenal Herrera University

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

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

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

180

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Spain
    • Moncada
      • Valencia, Moncada, Spain, 46113
        • Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 55 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Deep dry needling
Deep dry needling will be applied in the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point
Procedure: Experimental: Deep dry needling
Deep dry needling until achieving twitch response of the muscle
Experimental: Superficial dry needling
Superficial dry needling will be applied in the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point
Procedure: Experimental: Superficial dry needling
Superficial dry needling to achieve sensitive pain with needle rotation
Placebo Comparator: Placebo Gastrocnemius dry needling
A technique simulating dry needling will be applied in the gastrocnemius myofascial trigger point with a needle guard guide tube, without any therapeutic manoeuvre will be applied.
Procedure: Placebo Comparator: Placebo Gastrocnemius dry needling
Simulate pain with de plastic needle guard in the gastrocnemius muscle

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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
a week

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Cervical range of motion
Time Frame: a week
cervical movement in flexion and extension, left and right rotation and side bending left and right
a week

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Cardenal Herrera University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Sergio Montero-Navarro, PhD, Cardenal Herrera University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

October 24, 2018

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 25, 2018

Study Completion (Actual)

November 8, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 15, 2018

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 23, 2018

First Posted (Actual)

October 25, 2018

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 14, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 10, 2018

Last Verified

November 1, 2018

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CEU UCH 205

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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