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Clinical Trials/IRCT20200204046376N1
IRCT20200204046376N1
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The comparison of short-term effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation ( TENS ) and dry needling on pain, disability and pressure pain threshold in subjects with trigger points in upper trapezius muscle

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences0 sites45 target enrollmentTBD

Overview

Phase
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Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Not specified
Sponsor
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Enrollment
45
Status
Recruiting
Last Updated
5 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
TBD
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
5 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Subjects between 18\-50 yrs of age.
  • Subjects who have the ability to read and write.
  • Subject with trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle based on the Travel and Simons diagnistic criteria.
  • Individuals with nonspecific neck pain with a score of at least 3 on the visual analog scale and originating in the trigger points of the upper trapezius muscle, which may also be referred to the area between the scapula and the shoulder.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Fibromyalgia syndrome with specialist physician diagnosis.
  • Postural abnormalities including severe kyphosis or scoliosis where the spine is not in its natural alignment.
  • Congenital deformity in the neck.
  • Taking anticoagulants or using corticosteroids.
  • Use of analgesics within 48 hours before intervention.
  • Alcohol and Drug Use.
  • Cognitive and communication disorders.
  • Sense disorder in the treated area (neck and shoulder area).
  • Symptoms of Radiculopathy.
  • Received treatment for trigger points of the trapezius muscle over the past three months.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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