Efficacy of Dry Needling Treatment in Myofascial Pain Syndrome

October 29, 2021 updated by: Merve Damla Korkmaz, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital

Efficacy of Dry Needling Treatment in Myofascial Pain Syndrome-single Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of this study is to investigate the short and long-term effects of dry-needling of participants with trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle.

64 participants who diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome will be included in the study. All participants will have trigger points in the upper trapezius muscles. They are randomised into two groups: dry needling (n=32) and exercise group (n=32). Ultrasonographic evaluation of trigger points (diameter, circumference and area), pain intensity and neck disability will be evaluated as primary outcome. Active cervical range of motion will be evaluated as secondary outcome.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the short and long-term effects of dry-needling of participants with trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle.

Methods: 64 participants who diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome will be included in the study. All participants will have trigger points in the upper trapezius muscles. They are randomised into two groups: dry needling (n=32) and exercise group (n=32). Ultrasonographic evaluation of trigger points (diameter, circumference and area), pain intensity and neck disability will be evaluated as primary outcome. Active cervical range of motion will be evaluated as secondary outcome.

All treatments will be applied by an investigator and a different blinded investigator will evaluated all participants. Numerical Rating Scale will be used for evaluating pain intensity and Neck Disability Index will be used for evaluating neck disability.

Dry-needling treatment will be applied once a week for three weeks. Servical stretching exercises are given to all participants. (20 repetitions in one session and 2 sessions in a day, three days a week.)

All participants will be evaluated before treatment, after treatment (at 3rd week) and at 3 month follow-ups.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

62

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

  • Turkey
      • Istanbul, Turkey, 34303
        • Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital

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 45 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle
  • 18-45 years old
  • no treatment in three months for myofascial pain syndrome (MPS)
  • accept to participate treatment program

Exclusion Criteria:

  • already treated in 3 months for MPS
  • below 18 years and above 45 years old
  • no acceptance to participate the trial

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: dry-needling group

32 participants in this group Dry-needling treatment will be applied once a week for three weeks. Servical stretching exercises are given to all participants. (20 repetitions in one session and 2 sessions in a day, three days a week.)

All participants will be evaluated before treatment, after treatment (at 3rd week) and at 3 month follow-ups.
Procedure: dry-needling
Dry needling is a technique in which a fine needle is used to penetrate the skin, subcutaneous tissues and muscles to mechanically disrupt tissue without the use of anesthesia. Treatment is often used to treat myofascial trigger points.
Other Names:
  • exercise
Other: exercise group

32 participants in this group Servical stretching exercises are given to all participants. (20 repetitions in one session and 2 sessions in a day, three days a week.)

All participants will be evaluated before treatment, after treatment (at 3rd week) and at 3 month follow-ups.
Procedure: dry-needling
Dry needling is a technique in which a fine needle is used to penetrate the skin, subcutaneous tissues and muscles to mechanically disrupt tissue without the use of anesthesia. Treatment is often used to treat myofascial trigger points.
Other Names:
  • exercise

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
diameter of trigger point
Time Frame: 3 month follow-ups
an ultrasonographic evaluation
3 month follow-ups
circumference of trigger point
Time Frame: 3 month follow-ups
an ultrasonographic evaluation
3 month follow-ups
area of trigger point
Time Frame: 3 month follow-ups
an ultrasonographic evaluation
3 month follow-ups
Numerical Rating Scale
Time Frame: 3 month follow-ups
a questionnaire to evaluate pain intensity
3 month follow-ups
Neck Disability index
Time Frame: 3 month follow-ups
a questionnaire to evaluate neck disability
3 month follow-ups

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
active servical range of motion
Time Frame: 3 month follow-ups
active servical range of motion
3 month follow-ups

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital

Investigators

  • Study Director: Merve Damla Korkmaz, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 1, 2021

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 30, 2021

Study Completion (Actual)

October 30, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 28, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 24, 2021

First Posted (Actual)

October 4, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 5, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 29, 2021

Last Verified

October 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • KAEK/2021.03.88

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

Yes

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

Yes

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