Acupuncture in Neck Pai

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Condition 1: Neck pain. Condition 2: Myofascial pain.; Cervicalgia; Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level; M54.2

• Registration Number: IRCT20190104042229N1
• Lead Sponsor: Tehran 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: 7 October 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

Age between 18 to 35 years old
Having more than 12 weeks of history of Myofascial Neck Pain
Having pain above 3 is based on the VAS scale, which is considered as moderate pain
Satisfaction to participate in the research project Comparison of The Immediate Effects of Electroacupuncture and Laseracupuncture on Pain and Dysfunction Following Chronic Myofascial Neck Pain

Exclusion Criteria

History of Injection,Dry needling and Acupuncture In last month
History of Muscular Disease such as Fibromyalgia and myopathy
History of Neurological Disorders
Neck Discopathy and Radiculopathy
History of Neck Surgery
History of Negative response to Acupuncture or Dry needling
Needle Phobia
Malignancy and Patients susceptible to infection
Having vascular diseases and using anticoagulants
pregnancy
History of epilepsy or seizure
Diabetes
During menstruation

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The pain score of people based on the Visual Analog scale. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention and one week after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analog scale.;Pain pressure threshold. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention and one week after the intervention. Method of measurement: pressure algometer.;Disability. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention and one week after the intervention. Method of measurement: Neck Disability index Questionnaire.;Cervical range of motion. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention and one week after the intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometer.