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A comparison of the effectiveness of acupuncture and ultrasound treatment in patients with neck pai

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
patients with neck pain (myofascial pain syndrome)
acupuncture, ultrasound, neck pain
Registration Number
TCTR20240412006
Lead Sponsor
/A
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

1.Presence of trigger points, especially in the upper trapezius muscle. Diagnosed with Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) by a rehabilitation medicine physician.
2.Pain intensity level of 5 or higher on a scale of 0-10.
3.Age 18 and above.
4.No communication barriers.
5.Willing to participate in the research.

Exclusion Criteria

1.History of cancer-related pain.
2.Pain related to abnormalities in the nervous system, such as nerve compression in the neck or wrist, and brachial plexus injuries.
3.Infection in the treatment area.
4.History of easy bleeding.
5.Conditions affecting learning and memory.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
pain at the end of the intervention numeric rating scale
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
the ability of the neck to manage daily life at the end of the intervention Neck disability index
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