The Effectiveness of Dry needling and Electroacupuncture on Myofascial pain syndrome

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Myofacial pain syndrome.; Myalgia; M79.1

• Registration Number: IRCT20221008056115N1
• Lead Sponsor: Semnan 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: 21 November 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

The presence of a tight band and sensitive points to pain
Having a referral pain pattern
People with a body mass index between 20 and 29
At least 3 months have passed since the pain started and no specific reason has been mentioned about the cause of the pain

Exclusion Criteria

diabetes
pregnancy
Fibromyalgia disease
Needle phobia
Hypersensitivity to needle
History of neck and shoulder surgery
Rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative diseases, myopathy, neuropathy, myelopathy, torticollis, radiculopathy

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The thickness of the upper trapezius muscle. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Ultrasonography device.;Functional disability. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire.