Shoulder PainNCT04777578
Effects of Dry Needling in Teres Major in Patients With Shoulder Pain
A study testing Dry needling in people with Shoulder Pain, run by Universidad de Zaragoza at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of the dry needling technique in teres major muscles on pain, range of motion, strength and extensibility of the posterior part of the tissues of the shoulder in athletes with shoulder pain. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Shoulder Pain
- What is being tested?
- Dry needling
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 25 Feb 2021to 5 Jan 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Athletes with Shoulder pain
- Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit
- Presence of active MTrP in the teres major muscle
Who cannot join
- Previous surgery in the upper limb
- Previous physiotherapy treatments in the shoulder
- Dry needling contraindications
- Previous dry needling experience to mantain the blinding
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Spain1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Luis Ceballos Laita
Soria, 42004
Luis Ceballos Laita, Ph.D, luis.ceballos@uva.es
About this study
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of the dry needling technique in teres major muscles on pain, range of motion, strength and extensibility of the posterior part of the tissues of the shoulder in athletes with shoulder pain.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain
- Being tested
- Dry needling
- Medical subject headings
- Shoulder Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Dry needlingOther
Dry needling based on fast-in fast-out technique in the teresa major muscle
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| DN | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Dry needling |
| Control | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain intensity
the examiners assess the pain intensity using a visual analoigue scale
Measured: Baseline
Pain intensity
the examiners assess the pain intensity using a visual analoigue scale
Measured: immediately after the intervention
Secondary outcomes (6)
Range of motion
the examiners assess the shoulder range of motion with an universal goniometer
Measured: Baseline
Range of motion
the examiners assess the shoulder range of motion with an universal goniometer
Measured: immediately after the intervention
Strength
the examiners assess the shoulder range of motion with a hand-held dynamometer
Measured: Baseline
Strength
the examiners assess the shoulder range of motion with a hand-held dynamometer
Measured: immediately after the intervention
Extensibility
the examiners assess the extensibility of the posterior part of the tissues of the shoulder using a digital inclinometer
Measured: Baseline
Extensibility
the examiners assess the extensibility of the posterior part of the tissues of the shoulder using a digital inclinometer
Measured: immediately after the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Mar 2021
- Study start25 Feb 2021
- Primary completion20 Dec 2021 (estimated)
- Study completion5 Jan 2022 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Shoulder PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Luis Ceballos Laita, Universidad de Zaragoza
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04777578
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CASVE-NM-21-504
- Status last verified
- Mar 2021
- First submitted
- 25 Feb 2021
- Last updated
- 2 Mar 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Mar 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Dry Needling in Teres Major in Patients With Shoulder Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04777578
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CASVE-NM-21-504
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad de ZaragozaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Feb 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Dec 2021 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 5 Jan 2022 (estimated)
- First posted
- 2 Mar 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of the dry needling technique in teres major muscles on pain, range of motion, strength and extensibility of the posterior part of the tissues of the shoulder in athletes with shoulder pain.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| DN | Experimental | Other: Dry needling |
| Control | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Athletes with Shoulder pain
- Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit
- Presence of active MTrP in the teres major muscle
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Previous surgery in the upper limb
- Previous physiotherapy treatments in the shoulder
- Dry needling contraindications
- Previous dry needling experience to mantain the blinding
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Dry needlingDry needling based on fast-in fast-out technique in the teresa major muscle | Other | DN |
Primary outcome
Pain intensity
Time frame: Baseline
the examiners assess the pain intensity using a visual analoigue scale
Pain intensity
Time frame: immediately after the intervention
the examiners assess the pain intensity using a visual analoigue scale
6 secondary outcomes
Range of motion
Time frame: Baseline
Range of motion
Time frame: immediately after the intervention
Strength
Time frame: Baseline
Strength
Time frame: immediately after the intervention
Extensibility
Time frame: Baseline
Extensibility
Time frame: immediately after the intervention
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Mar 2021.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Dry needling in people with Shoulder Pain, run by Universidad de Zaragoza at 1 site in Spain.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Mar 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Spain. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Luis Ceballos Laita, PhD (975 12 91 00 ext. 9196, luis.ceballos@uva.es), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain intensity (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Mar 2021.