Short - and medium-term evaluation of dry needling and stiletto needling for post-treatment pain and neck range of motion in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain: a randomized controlled trial protocol

Phase 1

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Chronic mechanical neck pain

• Registration Number: ITMCTR2200005900
• Lead Sponsor: Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2023-02-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

1.Male or female between the ages of 18 and 55;

2. Active or passive neck movement is limited in at least one direction;

3. Symptoms of neck pain lasting more than 3 months;

4.NRS score =4;

Exclusion Criteria

1. Pregnant or breast-feeding women;

2. Suffering from serious underlying diseases such as malignant tumor and heart failure;

3. Acupuncture intolerance (severe complications such as needlesickness);

4. Patients with chronic neck pain caused by trauma or cervical spine surgery;

5. Neck pain accompanied by nerve root symptoms;

6. Received conservative treatment such as acupuncture and massage in the past 2 weeks;

7. Have taken painkillers, muscle relaxants, psychotropic drugs or anti-inflammatory drugs in the past 1 week;

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional study
• Study Design: Not specified