Effectiveness of Ultrasound-guided Interventions of Percutaneous Electrolysis Versus Dry Needling in Levator Scapulae Active Myofascial Trigger Points
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Enrollment
- 54
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Pain intensity
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The objective will be to determine the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis versus ultrasound-guided dry needling in active myofascial trigger points of the levator scapulae muscle on pain intensity, disability and range of motion. A randomized clinical trial will be carried out. Fifty-four patients with at least one active myofascial trigger point in the levator scapulae muscle were recruited and divided into ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis (n = 27) and ultrasound-guided dry needling (n=27). Pain intensity, disability and range of motion will measured before, immediately after and 1 week after intervention.
Investigators
César Calvo Lobo
Principal Investigator
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Neck pain
- •At least two active myofascial trigger point in the levator scapulae muscle
Exclusion Criteria
- •Systemic diseases
- •Cognitive impairment
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Pain intensity
Time Frame: Change from baseline pain intensity immediately and at 1 week after intervention
Neck pain intensity scores from 0 to 100 points measured by the visual analogue scale
Secondary Outcomes
- Range of motion(Change from baseline pain intensity immediately and at 1 week after intervention)
- Disability(Change from baseline pain intensity at 1 week after intervention)