The Importance of the Number of Incisions in the Effectiveness of Dry Needling

Last updated: October 14, 2024
Sponsor: University of Alcala
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Neck Pain

Chronic Pain

Treatment

Dose of ten-incisions dry needling technique

Dose of fifteen-incisions dry needling technique

Dose of five-incisions dry needling technique

Clinical Study ID

NCT06149442
CEIM/2022/1/008
  • Ages 18-70
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The dry needling technique is a procedure increasingly used by health professionals.

Dry needling consists of the use of a filiform needle to treat musculoskeletal pain. Currently, the mechanisms by which it is an effective technique are not well understood. One of the aspects not yet evaluated is the best dose in terms of the number of times it is necessary to insert the needle into the patient to achieve the best result.

This research work aims to assess which treatment obtains the best results in the management of patients with chronic neck pain.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Nonspecific mechanical neck pain for more than 3 months.

  • Neck pain of at least VAS 5/10.

  • Reproduction of pain and symptoms subjects on palpation.

  • Pain on passive stretching of the muscle.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects with previous surgical intervention.

  • Subjects undergoing other intervention (rehabilitation/medication).

  • Positive findings that raise suspicion of cervical radiculopathy:

  • Subjects diagnosed: degenerative arthropathies, inflammatory, systemic conditions (fibromyalgia).

  • Cardiovascular diseases.

  • Whiplash or whiplash.

  • Belenophobia.

  • Dizziness and vertigo.

  • Pregnant.

  • Thyroid disorders.

Study Design

Total Participants: 90
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Dose of ten-incisions dry needling technique
Phase:
Study Start date:
December 04, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
September 20, 2025

Study Description

With the objective of demonstrating how the dose used during the application of the dry needling technique is related to the effectiveness of the treatment, we have designed a study where three different doses of the dry needling technique for the treatment of myofascial trigger points will be compared in the upper trapezius muscle in participants with neck pain.

Randomly, the participants will be distributed to each of the treatment groups and we will measure how the effectiveness of each of the applied doses determines the result of the application of the dry needling technique in the treatment of neck pain.

Connect with a study center

  • Centro Investigación Fisioterapia y Dolor

    Alcalá De Henares, Madrid 28805
    Spain

    Active - Recruiting

  • Physiotherapy and Pain Institute

    Alcalá de Henares, Madrid 28805
    Spain

    Active - Recruiting

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