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Immediate Effects of Dry Needling and Tens in Chronic Neck Pain

Primary Purpose

Myofascial Neck Pain

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
Spain
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Dry Needling
"TENS" and "dry needling"
Sponsored by
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Myofascial Neck Pain focused on measuring Neck pain, Myofascial pain syndrome, Soreness

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 48 Years (Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Neck pain for more than six months of evolution.
  • Active Myofascial Trigger Point number 2 on Trapezius muscle.
  • Score of more than 2 points in a Visual Analog Scale.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Neck pain specific.
  • Radiculopathies.
  • Whiplash.
  • Dizziness and migraines
  • Cervical surgical intervention
  • Previous treatment of Dry Needling

Sites / Locations

  • CSEU La Salle

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Dry needling

"TENS" and "dry needling"

Arm Description

Dry needling treatment on the trigger point number 2 of the trapezius muscle.

Application of TENS current after dry needling treatment.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Neck Pain
Visual analog scale. A 100mm VAS, ranging from 0mm (no pain) to 100mm (worst imaginable pain).
Post-needling pain
Visual analog scale. A 100mm VAS, ranging from 0mm (no pain) to 100mm (worst imaginable pain).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Pressure Pain threshold
Pressure needed to evoke pain recognized by patient. Measured using an algometer in Kg/cm2
Range of Motion
The subjects sat in a chair and a CROM goniometer was placed over the head. They were asked to perform active neck movements to the fullest extent of their mobility. Each movement was recorded three times and the average value was calculated.

Full Information

First Posted
August 28, 2014
Last Updated
September 20, 2016
Sponsor
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02230709
Brief Title
Immediate Effects of Dry Needling and Tens in Chronic Neck Pain
Official Title
IMMEDIATE EFFECTS OF DRY NEEDLING VERSUS DRY NEEDLING AND TENS ON PAIN IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC MIOFASCIAL NECK PAIN
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2016
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
November 2012 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
November 2012 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
undefined (undefined)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to determinate the effects of percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in the short-term for pain in patients with myofascial chronic neck pain.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Myofascial Neck Pain
Keywords
Neck pain, Myofascial pain syndrome, Soreness

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare Provider
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
60 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Dry needling
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Dry needling treatment on the trigger point number 2 of the trapezius muscle.
Arm Title
"TENS" and "dry needling"
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Application of TENS current after dry needling treatment.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Dry Needling
Intervention Description
Needling with acupuncture needle in a myofascial trigger point.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
"TENS" and "dry needling"
Intervention Description
Application of TENS current after dry needling technique
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Neck Pain
Description
Visual analog scale. A 100mm VAS, ranging from 0mm (no pain) to 100mm (worst imaginable pain).
Time Frame
4 days
Title
Post-needling pain
Description
Visual analog scale. A 100mm VAS, ranging from 0mm (no pain) to 100mm (worst imaginable pain).
Time Frame
4 days
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Pressure Pain threshold
Description
Pressure needed to evoke pain recognized by patient. Measured using an algometer in Kg/cm2
Time Frame
4 days
Title
Range of Motion
Description
The subjects sat in a chair and a CROM goniometer was placed over the head. They were asked to perform active neck movements to the fullest extent of their mobility. Each movement was recorded three times and the average value was calculated.
Time Frame
4 days

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
48 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Neck pain for more than six months of evolution. Active Myofascial Trigger Point number 2 on Trapezius muscle. Score of more than 2 points in a Visual Analog Scale. Exclusion Criteria: Neck pain specific. Radiculopathies. Whiplash. Dizziness and migraines Cervical surgical intervention Previous treatment of Dry Needling
Facility Information:
Facility Name
CSEU La Salle
City
Aravaca
State/Province
Madrid
Country
Spain

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