Effects of upper trapezius active trigger points dry needling in women with chronic non-specific neck pai

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: nonspecific neck pain.; Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure; M70.9

• Registration Number: IRCT20191208045652N1
• Lead Sponsor: Iran 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: 24 March 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Age range from 18-35 years
History of neck pain in the last 3 months
Presence of neck pain at least 3 and not more than 6 based on visual analogue scale during last week
Presence of at last 3 active trigger points in upper Trapezius muscle, based on Simons et al criteria: 1) presence of palpable taut band 2) presence of hyperirritable spots in a taut band based on participants' history 3) presence of referral pain in a specific pattern during compression or stretch 4) Patient’s recognition of current pain complaint by pressure on the tender nodule 5) jump sign during palpation of spot

Exclusion Criteria

History of cervical spine or upper limb surgery during the last year
History of traumatic injuries in cervical region including fracture, wiplash during the last year
Presence of radiculopathic signs
Presence of pain in hip, knee & ankle during the last 3 months
Presence of neurological disorders including Neuropathy, Myopathy, Parkinson & Cerebellar lesion
Presence of vestibular disorders
Presence of uncorrected visual & hearing disorders
Presence of acute cognitive disorders ( result number < 23 from MMSE questionnaire)
Presence of acute psychopathy (based on acquired number from DASS-21 questionnaire)
History of rheumatic disorders
History of ?bromyalgia syndrome based on Rheumatology faculty of USA (1990)
History of coagulopathy
Pregnancy
Diabetes
History of any treatment or injection of trigger points during the last 3 months
Visible severe postural disorders including kyphosis or scoliosis
Skin infection or inflammation
History of anti coagulant or immuno suppressive drugs
Fear of needle

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Postural control. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Force plate, kistler, Germany.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: visual analogue scale.;Pain pressure threshold. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Algometer, JTECK, USA.;Side bending & rotation range of motion. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: iPhone 8 application, goniometer.;Functional rating scale. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Persian version of functional rating scale questionnaire.