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Effects of Dry Needling on Muscle Function in Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis

Primary Purpose

Osteoarthritis

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Spain
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Dry needling
Sham dry needling
Sponsored by
Universidad de Zaragoza
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Osteoarthritis

Eligibility Criteria

50 Years - 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed medically with a X-Ray test
  • American College of Rheumatology Criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Secondary osteoarthritis by a traumatism, Paget disease, inflammatory or metabolic disease, congenital diseases etc.
  • Vascular or neurological disease.
  • Musculoskeletal pathologies in lumbar spine, pelvis or lower limbs
  • Fear of needles

Sites / Locations

  • Luis Ceballos Laita

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Experimental

Sham Comparator

No Intervention

Arm Label

DN

Sham-DN

Control

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

muscle strength
The examiners assess the muscle strength using a hand-held dynamometer (model 01165) for hip internal and external rotation, flexion, extension, abduction and adduction.
muscle strength
The examiners assess the muscle strength using a hand-held dynamometer (model 01165) for hip internal and external rotation, flexion, extension, abduction and adduction.
Physical function
the examiners assess the physical function using the TImed Up and Go (TUG test) and the 40 meters-self-placed test .
Physical function
the examiners assess the physical function using the TImed Up and Go (TUG test) and the 40 meters-self-placed test .
Pain intensity
The examiners assess pain intensity after physical function tests using visual analogue scale
Pain intensity
The examiners assess pain intensity after physical function tests using visual analogue scale
Functional capacity with a validated questionnaire (WOMAC)
The examiners assess pain, stifness and functional capacity using the Western Ontario y McMaster Questionnaire
Functional capacity with a validated questionnaire (WOMAC)
The examiners assess pain, stifness and functional capacity using the Western Ontario y McMaster Questionnaire

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
December 4, 2019
Last Updated
May 12, 2020
Sponsor
Universidad de Zaragoza
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04195464
Brief Title
Effects of Dry Needling on Muscle Function in Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis
Official Title
Effects of Dry Needling on Muscle Function in Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
May 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
December 11, 2019 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
January 14, 2020 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
February 10, 2020 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Universidad de Zaragoza

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to assess the effects of dry needling technique on muscle strength and muscle length in patients with hip osteoarthritis at short term.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Osteoarthritis

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantOutcomes Assessor
Masking Description
Doble-blinded
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
45 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
DN
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
Sham-DN
Arm Type
Sham Comparator
Arm Title
Control
Arm Type
No Intervention
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Dry needling
Intervention Description
Dry needling is a skilled intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Sham dry needling
Intervention Description
Sham Dry needling use a non-penetrating acupuncture needle
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
muscle strength
Description
The examiners assess the muscle strength using a hand-held dynamometer (model 01165) for hip internal and external rotation, flexion, extension, abduction and adduction.
Time Frame
Baseline
Title
muscle strength
Description
The examiners assess the muscle strength using a hand-held dynamometer (model 01165) for hip internal and external rotation, flexion, extension, abduction and adduction.
Time Frame
up to 3 weeks
Title
Physical function
Description
the examiners assess the physical function using the TImed Up and Go (TUG test) and the 40 meters-self-placed test .
Time Frame
Baseline
Title
Physical function
Description
the examiners assess the physical function using the TImed Up and Go (TUG test) and the 40 meters-self-placed test .
Time Frame
up to 3 weeks
Title
Pain intensity
Description
The examiners assess pain intensity after physical function tests using visual analogue scale
Time Frame
Baseline
Title
Pain intensity
Description
The examiners assess pain intensity after physical function tests using visual analogue scale
Time Frame
up to 3 weeks
Title
Functional capacity with a validated questionnaire (WOMAC)
Description
The examiners assess pain, stifness and functional capacity using the Western Ontario y McMaster Questionnaire
Time Frame
Baseline
Title
Functional capacity with a validated questionnaire (WOMAC)
Description
The examiners assess pain, stifness and functional capacity using the Western Ontario y McMaster Questionnaire
Time Frame
Up to 3 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
50 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
70 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosed medically with a X-Ray test American College of Rheumatology Criteria Exclusion Criteria: Secondary osteoarthritis by a traumatism, Paget disease, inflammatory or metabolic disease, congenital diseases etc. Vascular or neurological disease. Musculoskeletal pathologies in lumbar spine, pelvis or lower limbs Fear of needles
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Luis Ceballos Laita
City
Soria
ZIP/Postal Code
42004
Country
Spain

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Undecided
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
33567336
Citation
Ceballos-Laita L, Jimenez-Del-Barrio S, Marin-Zurdo J, Moreno-Calvo A, Marin-Bone J, Albarova-Corral MI, Estebanez-de-Miguel E. Effectiveness of Dry Needling Therapy on Pain, Hip Muscle Strength, and Physical Function in Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 May;102(5):959-966. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2021.01.077. Epub 2021 Feb 7.
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