Neck PainNCT05870904
Dry Needling & Trigger Point Compression Release in Neck Pain
A study testing Dry Needling in people with Neck Pain and Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, run by Health Education Research Foundation (HERF) at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This randomized control trial was conducted to investigate the efficacy of trigger point dry needling which is a modern treatment intervention compared with ischemic compression release in the patients having neck pain due to myofascial trigger points. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 40 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Neck Pain, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, Neck Muscle Issue
- What is being tested?
- Dry Needling
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2021to 31 Oct 2021
- 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 20 to 40 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients between the age group of 20 to 40 years.
- Both Male and female patients.
- Patients presenting with neck pain due to MTrP's.
- The presence of a palpable taut band in the neck region.
- Patients reporting typically referred pain pattern of the MTrP in response to compression.
Who cannot join
- Patients with any associated comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes.
- Patients with known history of fibromyalgia syndrome, whiplash injury, cervical spine surgery fracture and cervical radiculopathy.
- Patients with any systemic disease such as rheumatism and tuberculosis or cervical myelopathy and multiple sclerosis.
- Patients with history of myofascial trigger point therapy one month prior to enrollment.
- Patients with non-cooperative attitude, fear or any contraindications to needling.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Bashir Institute of Health Sciences,Bashir General & Dental Hospital
Islamabad, 45400
About this study
Official title: A Randomized Clinical Trial To Review The Effectiveness Of Dry Needling Versus Trigger Point Compression Release Among Patients With Neck Pain
This randomized control trial was conducted to investigate the efficacy of trigger point dry needling which is a modern treatment intervention compared with ischemic compression release in the patients having neck pain due to myofascial trigger points.
Read the detailed description
Many treatment protocols have been used in the clinical arena for the improvement of neck pain but un-availability of follow-up studies and lack of evidence of modern treatment interventions are few shortcomings a researcher faces. Thus, a need stands up to address these perspectives for newer treatment strategies. This randomized control trial is conducted to investigate the efficacy of trigger point dry needling which is a modern treatment intervention compared with ischemic compression release in the patients having neck pain due to myofascial trigger points. Findings of this research will assist in creating awareness about better treatment intervention for trigger point release among medical community.
- Being tested
- Dry Needling
- Keywords
- Dry Needling, Ischemic Compression, Neck Pain
- Medical subject headings
- Neck Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndromes
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Dry NeedlingOther
Also called Ischemic Compression
Dry Needling includes the insertion of a fine, strong filiform needle without presentation of any pain relieving medicine.
Ischemic pressure is usually applied to trigger point, in what is known as trigger point therapy, where enough continuous pressure is applied to a trigger point within a tolerable measure of pain, and as discomfort is decreased, extra pressure is gradually applied
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Needling Group | Experimental | Received dry needling through the insertion of fusiform needle for the trigger point release on 3 days a week aimed at pain relief. Receives: Other: Dry Needling |
| Ischemic Compression Group | Active comparator | Received ischemic compression release through thumb pressure for trigger points on 3 days a week. Receives: Other: Dry Needling |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Pain assessed through Visual Analogue Pain Scale
To measure the change in terms of betterment or aggravation in the intensity of pain baseline then after week 1,week 2 and after week 3.
Measured: Data was Collected at Baseline and after week 1,2 & 3.
Change in degree of disability assessed through Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire.
To measure change in the intensity of neck pain and the consequent patient disabilities at baseline then after week 1,week 2 and after week 3.
Measured: Data was Collected at Baseline and after week 1,2 & 3.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 May 2023
- Study start1 Jun 2021
- Primary completion30 Sep 2021
- Study completion31 Oct 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Neck 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
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Health Education Research Foundation (HERF)
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mamoona Tasleem Afzal, Health Education Research Foundation (HERF)
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05870904
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 070/BPMI/ Saad Tariq DPT
- Status last verified
- May 2023
- First submitted
- 26 Apr 2023
- Last updated
- 23 May 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 May 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Randomized Clinical Trial To Review The Effectiveness Of Dry Needling Versus Trigger Point Compression Release Among Patients With Neck Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05870904
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 070/BPMI/ Saad Tariq DPT
- Keywords
- Dry Needling, Ischemic Compression, Neck Pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Health Education Research Foundation (HERF)University, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Oct 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 May 2023 (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.
This randomized control trial was conducted to investigate the efficacy of trigger point dry needling which is a modern treatment intervention compared with ischemic compression release in the patients having neck pain due to myofascial trigger points.
Detailed description
Many treatment protocols have been used in the clinical arena for the improvement of neck pain but un-availability of follow-up studies and lack of evidence of modern treatment interventions are few shortcomings a researcher faces. Thus, a need stands up to address these perspectives for newer treatment strategies. This randomized control trial is conducted to investigate the efficacy of trigger point dry needling which is a modern treatment intervention compared with ischemic compression release in the patients having neck pain due to myofascial trigger points. Findings of this research will assist in creating awareness about better treatment intervention for trigger point release among medical community.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Needling Group | Experimental | Other: Dry NeedlingReceived dry needling through the insertion of fusiform needle for the trigger point release on 3 days a week aimed at pain relief. |
| Ischemic Compression Group | Active comparator | Other: Dry NeedlingReceived ischemic compression release through thumb pressure for trigger points on 3 days a week. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Patients between the age group of 20 to 40 years.
- Both Male and female patients.
- Patients presenting with neck pain due to MTrP's.
- The presence of a palpable taut band in the neck region.
- Patients reporting typically referred pain pattern of the MTrP in response to compression.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Patients with any associated comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes.
- Patients with known history of fibromyalgia syndrome, whiplash injury, cervical spine surgery fracture and cervical radiculopathy.
- Patients with any systemic disease such as rheumatism and tuberculosis or cervical myelopathy and multiple sclerosis.
- Patients with history of myofascial trigger point therapy one month prior to enrollment.
- Patients with non-cooperative attitude, fear or any contraindications to needling.
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 NeedlingAlso: Ischemic CompressionDry Needling includes the insertion of a fine, strong filiform needle without presentation of any pain relieving medicine. Ischemic pressure is usually applied to trigger point, in what is known as trigger point therapy, where enough continuous pressure is applied to a trigger point within a tolerable measure of pain, and as discomfort is decreased, extra pressure is gradually applied | Other | Dry Needling Group, Ischemic Compression Group |
Primary outcome
Change in Pain assessed through Visual Analogue Pain Scale
Time frame: Data was Collected at Baseline and after week 1,2 & 3.
To measure the change in terms of betterment or aggravation in the intensity of pain baseline then after week 1,week 2 and after week 3.
Change in degree of disability assessed through Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire.
Time frame: Data was Collected at Baseline and after week 1,2 & 3.
To measure change in the intensity of neck pain and the consequent patient disabilities at baseline then after week 1,week 2 and after week 3.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 May 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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 Neck Pain and Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, run by Health Education Research Foundation (HERF) at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 5 inclusion and 5 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 23 May 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 Pakistan. 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?
Change in Pain assessed through Visual Analogue Pain Scale (time frame: Data was Collected at Baseline and after week 1,2 & 3.). 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 23 May 2023; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 29 Oct 2026.