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Testing the Relevance of Acupuncture Channel Theory in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain in the Upper Trapezius Muscle: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Myofascial pain affecting the upper trapezius muscle
Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders
Registration Number
ACTRN12615001114538
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Technology Sydney
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria

Self-selecting individuals assessed against a common criteria as experiencing myofascial pain in the upper trapezius muscle.

Exclusion Criteria

Fibromyalgia
Cervical disorder with radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis
Inability to consent
Complex systemic disease
Pregancy
Contraindications to acupuncture therapy

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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