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Clinical Trials/NCT03888586
NCT03888586
Completed
N/A

Comparison of Dry Needling and Deep Friction Massage in Patients With Subacromial Pain Syndrome: 1-year Follow-up of a Randomized Controlled Trial

Biruni University1 site in 1 country43 target enrollmentOctober 2, 2017

Overview

Phase
N/A
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Sponsor
Biruni University
Enrollment
43
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Pain Intensity
Status
Completed
Last Updated
7 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

This study was planned to investigate the effects of Trigger Point-Dry Needling Therapy (TP-DNT) on night pain and Shoulder Internal Rotation (SIR) in individuals with Subacromial Pain Syndrome (SPS).

Detailed Description

Shoulder pain seen intensely in the general population, many methods has been used for the treatment which has not been fully proven to be superior to each other. Before considering surgical approaches, trying conservative approaches is emphasized. While literature showed us that nighttime pain is an important musculoskeletal symptom, may be associated with local inflammation, it is an important feature during the treatment planning. TP-DNT had positive effects on night pain and SIR in SPS. It was seen that the treatment satisfaction level of participants was high. Despite these positive findings, there is need for further studies in which sample size is increased, control group is added, and long-term follow-up is planned.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
October 2, 2017
End Date
October 10, 2018
Last Updated
7 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
Biruni University
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Başar Öztürk

Assistant Professor

Biruni University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • To be able to read and speak Turkish well enough to give informed consent and follow the working instructions.
  • Having complaints of unilateral shoulder pain for at least 6 months and being diagnosed with subacromial impingement syndrome.
  • Having night pain
  • Having active trigger point.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Bilateral shoulder pain
  • If there is a contraindicated condition for needles such as fear of needles or infection
  • History of bleeding disorder
  • Shoulder fracture and / or dislocation history
  • Symptoms of cervical radiculopathy and / or neuropathy
  • The use of antiaggregants, anticoagulants, analgesics or antiinflammatory drugs or drug-like substances (1 week before or during treatment)
  • Fibromyalgia syndrome
  • Any neurological, motor, or sensory disorder in the upper extremity
  • History of surgery on shoulder or neck
  • Conservative or invasive physical therapy or infiltration for the shoulder region during the last 6 months

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pain Intensity

Time Frame: 1 month

The VAS was used to measure the mean pain intensity of rest time activity and night time over the previous 3 days . The 10-cm scale was marked with "0" (no pain) and "10" (worst imaginable pain), and the patients were instructed on how to use the scale.

Secondary Outcomes

  • Range of Motion(1 month)
  • Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI)(1 month)
  • Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)(1 month)
  • Nothingham Health Profile(1 month)

Study Sites (1)

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