The effect of dry needling on neck pai

Phase 3

• Conditions: eck pain.; Segmental and somatic dysfunction of cervical region; M99.01

• Registration Number: IRCT20160808029264N5
• Lead Sponsor: Semnan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 26 August 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Chronic neck pain more than 3 month
Presence of trigger point in the unilateral upper trapezius muscle
Neck disability index more than 10
Pain intensity between 3 and 6

Exclusion Criteria

Any neurogenic pain and radiculopathy, cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, hemophilia
Fibromyalgia syndrome
Any musculoskeletal disorders in the lower limbs
pregnancy
Needle phobia
Infection and edema in the treatment area
Consumption of anticoagulant drugs
Presence of trigger point in the other muscles of cervical and trunk regions

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 10 days after the dry needling. Method of measurement: 100 mm visual pain scale.;Disabiity. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 10 days after the dry needling. Method of measurement: Disability questionnaire.;Range of motion. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 10 days after the dry needling. Method of measurement: Goniometer.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Parameters of foot center of pressure. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 10 days after the dry needling. Method of measurement: Force plate.