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DRY NEEDLING VS. CUPPING THERAPY IN MPS

30 de junio de 2026 actualizado por: Fatma Nur BULDUK, Turkish League Against Rheumatism

COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DRY NEEDLING AND CUPPING THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME: A RANDOMIZED TRIAL

This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of dry needling and cupping therapy in patients diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome involving the trapezius, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and levator scapulae muscles. Treatment efficacy was evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS), the number of trigger points, the Likert satisfaction scale, and the multidimensional quality of life scale.

Descripción general del estudio

Estado

Terminado

Condiciones

Intervención / Tratamiento

Descripción detallada

This study evaluated the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) and cupping therapy in 92 patients with chronic myofascial pain syndrome. Participants were randomly divided into two groups: one receiving a 10-session cupping regimen and the other undergoing a three-session dry needling protocol, with both groups performing home-based exercises.

Results showed that both treatments significantly reduced pain and improved patient outcomes over three months. When compared directly, cupping therapy was more effective at reducing trigger points and improving overall quality of life. Conversely, dry needling resulted in higher levels of patient satisfaction. In conclusion, both methods are valuable tools for managing myofascial pain, and the choice of treatment may depend on whether the clinical priority is physical symptom relief or patient preference. Further research is recommended to better define the specific long-term applications of these therapies.

Tipo de estudio

Intervencionista

Inscripción (Actual)

92

Fase

  • No aplica

Contactos y Ubicaciones

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Ubicaciones de estudio

Criterios de participación

Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.

Criterio de elegibilidad

Edades elegibles para estudiar

  • Adulto

Acepta Voluntarios Saludables

No

Descripción

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Back pain lasting more than three months
  • At least one palpable myofascial TN in the trapezius, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and/or levator scapulae muscles
  • Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Prior dry needling treatment
  • Prior cupping therapy
  • Severe cognitive dysfunction
  • Spinal fracture
  • Infection
  • Malignancy
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Central nervous system injury
  • Psychiatric disorder
  • Diseases causing tissue degeneration
  • Conditions associated with spasticity or cerebrovascular disease
  • Cervical radiculopathy due to structural abnormalities
  • Muscle or tendon injuries of the shoulder or neck
  • Fibromyalgia or other conditions presenting with symptoms similar to myofascial pain syndrome
  • Use of anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy
  • Thrombocytopenia or hemorrhagic disorders
  • A history of surgery or blood donation within the previous three months
  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding
  • Presence of renal, hepatic, or severe cardiovascular disease

Plan de estudios

Esta sección proporciona detalles del plan de estudio, incluido cómo está diseñado el estudio y qué mide el estudio.

¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?

Detalles de diseño

  • Propósito principal: Tratamiento
  • Asignación: Aleatorizado
  • Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
  • Enmascaramiento: Ninguno (etiqueta abierta)

Armas e Intervenciones

Grupo de participantes/brazo
Intervención / Tratamiento
Comparador activo: Cupping therapy arm
Dry cupping was conducted 3 times per week for 9 sessions, followed by one session of wet cupping at the tenth session.
In the tenth session, wet cupping was performed directly over the patients' TNs. In addition to the TNs, wet cupping was also applied at the Dazhui DU-14 point in all patients. Before initiating the procedure, the treatment area was disinfected with alcohol. Sterile single-use cups numbered 5 and 6 were applied to the treatment area. After 3 to 5 minutes, the cups were removed one at a time. After the area was cleaned, a No. 15 scalpel blade was used to make shallow vertical cuts at the cupping site. Afterward, the cups were returned to the same places. The procedure was performed three times without making any new cuts. The blood was drained, and the cups were put back on. The entire procedure lasted approximately 20 min. The cups were removed at the end of the procedure, and the area that had been treated was cleaned and covered properly.
Comparador activo: Dry needling arm
Participants in this arm received three sessions of dry needling, administered once per week.
Needling was performed while the TNs in the levator scapulae, supraspinatus, and upper part of the trapezius muscles were sitting. Patients were placed in the prone position for the middle and lower parts of the trapezius and infraspinatus muscles. To increase the accuracy of localization and minimize the risk of injury to nearby structures, needling was performed under ultrasound guidance. We used the Esaote MyLab 60 ultrasound machine that we have in our clinic for this. Standard single-use sterile acupuncture needles (0.25 mm × 25 mm) were used.

¿Qué mide el estudio?

Medidas de resultado primarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Visual analog scale
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment to the end of the first month
The VAS score was used to measure pain intensity in each patient. Patients were told to rate their pain on a 10-cm horizontal line for the VAS test. A score of 0 indicated no pain, a score of 5 indicated moderate pain, and a score of 10 indicated the worst pain.
From enrollment to the end of the first month
Trigger points count
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment to the end of the first month
Trigger points were identified in the trapezius, levator scapulae, supraspinatus, and infraspinatus muscles by the presence of a hypersensitive spot within a palpable taut band, accompanied by a visible or palpable LTR and/or reproduction of referred pain upon palpation of the sensitive point.
From enrollment to the end of the first month
Multidimensional quality of life score
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment to the end of the first month
The multidimensional quality of life scale includes a total of 35 items and assesses nine subdomains, each with four items. The overall score is obtained by summing the responses to all the items. Each item is given a score from 1 to 7, with a total score of 35 to 245. Higher scores indicate better functional status.
From enrollment to the end of the first month
Likert satisfaction scale
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment to the end of the first month
Patient satisfaction was assessed using a Likert scale, where participants were asked to rate their experience by selecting one of the following options: none, mild, moderately good, good, or very good.
From enrollment to the end of the first month

Medidas de resultado secundarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Visual analog scale
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment to the end of the third month
The VAS score was used to measure pain intensity in each patient. Patients were told to rate their pain on a 10-cm horizontal line for the VAS test. A score of 0 indicated no pain, a score of 5 indicated moderate pain, and a score of 10 indicated the worst pain.
From enrollment to the end of the third month
Trigger points count
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment to the end of the third month
Trigger points were identified in the trapezius, levator scapulae, supraspinatus, and infraspinatus muscles by the presence of a hypersensitive spot within a palpable taut band, accompanied by a visible or palpable LTR and/or reproduction of referred pain upon palpation of the sensitive point.
From enrollment to the end of the third month
Multidimensional quality of life score
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment to the end of the third month
The multidimensional quality of life scale includes a total of 35 items and assesses nine subdomains, each with four items. The overall score is obtained by summing the responses to all the items. Each item is given a score from 1 to 7, with a total score of 35 to 245. Higher scores indicate better functional status.
From enrollment to the end of the third month
Likert satisfaction scale
Periodo de tiempo: From enrollment to the end of the third month
Patient satisfaction was assessed using a Likert scale, where participants were asked to rate their experience by selecting one of the following options: none, mild, moderately good, good, or very good.
From enrollment to the end of the third month

Colaboradores e Investigadores

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Patrocinador

Colaboradores

Investigadores

  • Director de estudio: Fatih Baygutalp, Medical doctor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine

Fechas de registro del estudio

Estas fechas rastrean el progreso del registro del estudio y los envíos de resultados resumidos a ClinicalTrials.gov. Los registros del estudio y los resultados informados son revisados ​​por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (NLM) para asegurarse de que cumplan con los estándares de control de calidad específicos antes de publicarlos en el sitio web público.

Fechas importantes del estudio

Inicio del estudio (Actual)

15 de marzo de 2022

Finalización primaria (Actual)

30 de junio de 2024

Finalización del estudio (Actual)

29 de agosto de 2025

Fechas de registro del estudio

Enviado por primera vez

30 de junio de 2026

Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

30 de junio de 2026

Publicado por primera vez (Actual)

7 de julio de 2026

Actualizaciones de registros de estudio

Última actualización publicada (Actual)

7 de julio de 2026

Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

30 de junio de 2026

Última verificación

1 de junio de 2026

Más información

Términos relacionados con este estudio

Otros números de identificación del estudio

  • B.30.2.ATA.0.01.00/286

Plan de datos de participantes individuales (IPD)

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Descripción del plan IPD

All the patients' demographic characteristics, including age, sex, educational level, occupation, height and weight

Marco de tiempo para compartir IPD

Beginning 1 year after publication with no end date

Criterios de acceso compartido de IPD

Access to individual participant data (IPD) and supporting documentation is provided to the principal investigators and the designated research team. Additionally, access may be granted to journal editors and peer reviewers upon request for the purposes of data verification and manuscript evaluation. All shared information consists exclusively of de-identified, anonymized raw data to ensure participant privacy. Access is managed on a request-only basis, ensuring that data is shared securely and in accordance with ethical standards and institutional guidelines.

Tipo de información de apoyo para compartir IPD

  • PROTOCOLO DE ESTUDIO
  • CIF

Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio

Estudia un producto farmacéutico regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

Estudia un producto de dispositivo regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

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