Comparison between effects of acupuncture and low level laser in the treatment of neck pai

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• Conditions: cervical myofascial pain syndrome.; Other soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified,Fibromyalgia

• Registration Number: IRCT201105243217N3
• Lead Sponsor: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Researches Center, Chancellor for research, Tabriz University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

having neck pain for more than 2 months and agree to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria: Systemic; infective and tumoral diseases; radicular pain; history of fracture or surgery in the cervical spine; physiotherapy or manipulation in the last month, diagnosis of severe disc herniation in the previous MRI or EMG or severe degenerative changes in the cervical spine X ray.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain. Timepoint: Before treatment, immediately after treatment and 2 months after termination of treatment. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before treatment, immediately after treatment and 2 months after termination of treatment. Method of measurement: Northwick Park Questionnaire.;Cervical spine range of motion. Timepoint: Before treatment, immediately after treatment and 2 months after termination of treatment. Method of measurement: Goniometry.;Palpation Sensitivity. Timepoint: Before treatment, immediately after treatment and 2 months after termination of treatment. Method of measurement: Examination of tender points by physician and grading 0 to 2+.