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Cervical PainNCT05624515

Efficacy of Dry Needling in Cervical Pain

A study testing dry needling and Ischaemic compression in people with Cervical Pain, run by Universidad Católica de Ávila at 1 site in Spain.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The presence of latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the angular muscle of the scapula is one of the possible causes of non-specific neck pain. Dry needling (DN) and ischaemic compression (IC) techniques may be useful for the treatment of these MTrPs. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Cervical Pain
What is being tested?
dry needling and Ischaemic compression
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
80 participants
Where
1 siteSpain
Study dates
1 Dec 2022to 15 Jan 2023
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 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients presenting with neck pain
  • Patients presenting with trigger point activation of the angularis scapulae muscle

Who cannot join

  • Patients who have an absolute fear of needles (belonephobia).
  • Patients presenting with cervical pain with radiculopathy or irradiation of pain to the upper limb.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Spain1 site

  • Universidad Católica de Ávila

    Ávila, Completado, 05005

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About this study

Official title: Efficacy of Dry Needling and Ischaemic Compression of the Scapula Angularis Muscle in Patients With Cervicalgia. Randomised Clinical Trial

The presence of latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the angular muscle of the scapula is one of the possible causes of non-specific neck pain. Dry needling (DN) and ischaemic compression (IC) techniques may be useful for the treatment of these MTrPs. Methods: 80 participants were divided into two groups: the dry needling group, which received a single session of DN on the angular muscle plus hyperalgesia (n=40), and the IC group, which received a single session of IC on the angular muscle plus hyperalgesia (n=40). Pain intensity, pain pressure threshold (PPT), range of motion (ROM) and quality of life were assessed at baseline, immediately after, 48 hours and one week after treatment.

Conditions
Cervical Pain
Being tested
dry needling, Ischaemic compression
Keywords
dry needling, physiotherapy techniques, cervical pain, pain
Medical subject headings
Neck Pain, Pain

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • dry needlingDevice

    Active trigger point puncture of the angularis scapulae muscle

  • Ischaemic compressionOther

    Ischaemic compression at the active trigger point of the angularis scapulae muscle

Study groups in NCT05624515
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
dry needling groupExperimentalSubjects undergoing dry needling of the angularis scapulae muscle
Receives: Device: dry needling
ischaemic compression groupExperimentalSubjects undergoing ischaemic compression of the angularis scapulae muscle
Receives: Other: Ischaemic compression

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Pain intensity

    Pain intensity measured on the VAS scale with a minimum score of 0 (no pain) and a maximum score of 10 (highest possible pain endured).

    Measured: 3 months

Secondary outcomes (3)

  1. pressure pain threshold

    pressure on the sore spot measured by algometer and the unit is Newtons.

    Measured: 3 months

  2. range of motion

    Joint movement in the cervical spine measured in degrees using a goniometer

    Measured: 3 months

  3. quality life

    Measured by physical activity questionnaire. Scoring is based on patients' responses. Minimum of 0, maximum of 100 points.

    Measured: 3 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Nov 2022
  2. Study start1 Dec 2022
  3. Primary completion1 Jan 2023
  4. Study completion15 Jan 2023

Resources

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
Health services research
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
80 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05624515
Sponsor's protocol ID
14/11/2022
Status last verified
Mar 2023
First submitted
14 Nov 2022
Last updated
10 Mar 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Navarro-Santana MJ, Sanchez-Infante J, Fernandez-de-Las-Penas C, Cleland JA, Martin-Casas P, Plaza-Manzano G. Effectiveness of Dry Needling for Myofascial Trigger Points Associated with Neck Pain Symptoms: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med. 2020 Oct 14;9(10):3300. doi: 10.3390/jcm9103300.

    PubMed 33066556

  • Ballyns JJ, Shah JP, Hammond J, Gebreab T, Gerber LH, Sikdar S. Objective sonographic measures for characterizing myofascial trigger points associated with cervical pain. J Ultrasound Med. 2011 Oct;30(10):1331-40. doi: 10.7863/jum.2011.30.10.1331.

    PubMed 21968483

  • Lluch E, Arguisuelas MD, Coloma PS, Palma F, Rey A, Falla D. Effects of deep cervical flexor training on pressure pain thresholds over myofascial trigger points in patients with chronic neck pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2013 Nov-Dec;36(9):604-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.08.004. Epub 2013 Oct 21.

    PubMed 24152997

  • Lew J, Kim J, Nair P. Comparison of dry needling and trigger point manual therapy in patients with neck and upper back myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Man Manip Ther. 2021 Jun;29(3):136-146. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2020.1822618. Epub 2020 Sep 22.

    PubMed 32962567

  • Kietrys DM, Palombaro KM, Azzaretto E, Hubler R, Schaller B, Schlussel JM, Tucker M. Effectiveness of dry needling for upper-quarter myofascial pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2013 Sep;43(9):620-34. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2013.4668.

    PubMed 23756457

  • Stieven FF, Ferreira GE, de Araujo FX, Angellos RF, Silva MF, da Rosa LHT. Immediate Effects of Dry Needling and Myofascial Release on Local and Widespread Pressure Pain Threshold in Individuals With Active Upper Trapezius Trigger Points: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2021 Feb;44(2):95-102. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2020.07.003. Epub 2021 Jan 9.

    PubMed 33431282

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing dry needling and Ischaemic compression in people with Cervical Pain, run by Universidad Católica de Ávila 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 2 inclusion and 2 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Mar 2023. 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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Pain intensity (time frame: 3 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05624515, which also lists 6 linked publications.

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 10 Mar 2023.

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