Effectiveness of Biofeedback Therapy compared to Acupuncture for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome in neck and upper back area: A Randomized clinical trial

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Myofacial pain syndrome.; Other chronic pain

• Registration Number: IRCT20100127003217N12
• Lead Sponsor: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 25 February 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Presence of neck and shoulder’s muscles pain for more than 2 months and less than 1 year
Presence of at leats 3 trigger points around the neck and shoulder muscles
VAS between 4-10
The desire to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

If there is radiculopathy based on history and the presence of one of radiculopathy’s findings such as weakness , radicular pain, reduced DTR, paresthesia and positive spurling test
Presence of confirmed cervical discopathy with MRI
Presence of severe cervical degenerative changes
History of surgery or cervical spine trauma
History of therapeutic intervention for recent neck problems
Presence of systemic diseases that prevent acupuncture or biofeedback therapy, such as hemorrhagic, rhomatologic or cardiovascular disorders
Patients with history of depression or Taking psychological drugs
People with diagnosis of fibromyalgia
Pregnancy
Malignancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain intensity. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 3 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale ( VAS ).;Neck functional disability. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 3 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Neck disability Index questionare.;Pain pressure treshold. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 3 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Algometer.;Neck range of motion in flexion, extension, left and right lateral bending. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 3 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Bubble inclinometer.