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Dry NeedlingNCT06240975

Theragun vs Dry Needling on Neck Pain, Range of Motion and Disability Among Heavy Weightlifters

A study testing Theragun Technique and Dry Needling Technique in people with Dry Needling and Neck Pain, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

Official record
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Trial summary

The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A \& B through sealed envelope method by Non-probability Convenient random sampling technique. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 to 35 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Dry Needling, Neck Pain, Range of Motion
What is being tested?
Theragun Technique and Dry Needling Technique
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
28 participants
Where
1 sitePakistan
Study dates
20 Oct 2023to 20 Feb 2024
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 35 years
  • Men only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • •Male athlete,
  • 20 -35 years of age,
  • Weight lifting from 1 -2 years,
  • Cervical Flexion-Rotation Test positive

Who cannot join

  • • Cerebrovascular diseases,
  • Migraine,
  • Cervicogenic Headache,
  • Musculoskeletal, cervical spondylosis, cervical spondylolisthesis,
  • Cervical post-operative,
  • Traumatic events in the past three months,
  • Presence of a physical or mental illness

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Aamir Gul Memon, MS DPT contact

+92-3173766621

aamir.gul@riphah.edu.pk

Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting

  • Pakistan sports board

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 53700

    Usama Tahir Butt, bachelors, 0301-4703747, drusamatahirbutt@gmail.com

    Amir Chand, DPT, 0331-3447958, Amirchand278@gmail.com

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Comparative Effects of Theragun and Dry Needling on Neck Pain, Range of Motion and Disability Among Heavy Weightlifters

The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A \& B through sealed envelope method by Non-probability Convenient random sampling technique. Subjects in Group A will receive Theragun technique. Group B will receive Dry Needling technique.

Read the detailed description

The objective of the study is to determine the Comparative effects of theragun and dry needling on neck pain, range of motion and disability among heavy weightlifters. The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A \& B through sealed envelope method by Non-probability Convenient random sampling technique. Subjects in Group A will receive Theragun technique. Group B will receive Dry Needling technique. Neck Disability index (NDI), Universal Goniometer, Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) will be used to assess at the baseline and after the completion of treatment at 6 weeks.

The data will be analyzed by SPSS, version 25. Statistical significance is P=0.05.

Being tested
Theragun Technique, Dry Needling Technique
Keywords
Theragun, Dry Needling, Neck Pain, Range of Motion, Disability, Heavy weightlifters
Medical subject headings
Neck Pain

What participants receive

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

  • Theragun TechniqueOther

    Use the Theragun for a designated duration per session, such as 5-10 minutes for one session per week for 6 weeks

  • Dry Needling TechniqueOther

    Dry needle deep (20 mm) TrP acupuncture of myofascial duration per session, such as 5-10 minutes for one session per week for 6 weeks

Study groups in NCT06240975
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Theragun TechniqueOtherTheragun is a handheld percussive therapy device that can be used for massage and muscle relaxation. Use the Theragun for a designated duration per session, such as 5-10 minutes for 6 weeks
Receives: Other: Theragun Technique
Dry Needling TechniqueOtherDry needling is a technique in which a fine needle is used to penetrate the skin, subcutaneous tissues, and muscle without the use of an anesthetic. Hold each stretch for an adequate duration (typically 15-30 seconds) to allow for muscle relaxation
Receives: Other: Dry Needling Technique

What is being measured

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

  1. Disability

    The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is commonly used for clinical and research assessment for chronic neck pain

    Measured: pre and 6 weeks post interventional

  2. Range of Motion

    A goniometer is an instrument that measures the available range of motion at a joint

    Measured: pre and 6 weeks post interventional

  3. Neck Pain

    Patient level of pain will be assessed using this Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

    Measured: pre and 6 weeks post interventional

Timeline

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

  1. First posted5 Feb 2024
  2. Study start20 Oct 2023
  3. Primary completion20 Feb 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion20 Feb 2024 (estimated)

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
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
randomized clinical trail
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
28 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06240975
Sponsor's protocol ID
REC/RCR&AHS/23/0437
Status last verified
Jan 2024
First submitted
28 Jan 2024
Last updated
5 Feb 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Ariens GA, van Mechelen W, Bongers PM, Bouter LM, van der Wal G. Physical risk factors for neck pain. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2000 Feb;26(1):7-19. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.504.

    PubMed 10744172

  • Liu L, Huang QM, Liu QG, Ye G, Bo CZ, Chen MJ, Li P. Effectiveness of dry needling for myofascial trigger points associated with neck and shoulder pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 May;96(5):944-55. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.12.015. Epub 2015 Jan 7.

    PubMed 25576642

  • Pecos-Martin D, Montanez-Aguilera FJ, Gallego-Izquierdo T, Urraca-Gesto A, Gomez-Conesa A, Romero-Franco N, Plaza-Manzano G. Effectiveness of dry needling on the lower trapezius in patients with mechanical neck pain: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 May;96(5):775-81. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.12.016. Epub 2015 Jan 9.

    PubMed 25582412

  • Yang C, Huang X, Li Y, Sucharit W, Sirasaporn P, Eungpinichpong W. Acute Effects of Percussive Massage Therapy on Thoracolumbar Fascia Thickness and Ultrasound Echo Intensity in Healthy Male Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jan 7;20(2):1073. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20021073.

    PubMed 36673829

  • Hatefi M, Jaafarpour M, Khani A, Khajavikhan J, Kokhazade T. The Effect of Whole Body Massage on the Process and Physiological Outcome of Trauma ICU Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial. J Clin Diagn Res. 2015 Jun;9(6):UC05-8. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2015/12756.6096. Epub 2015 Jun 1.

    PubMed 26266191

  • Gattie E, Cleland JA, Snodgrass S. The Effectiveness of Trigger Point Dry Needling for Musculoskeletal Conditions by Physical Therapists: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Mar;47(3):133-149. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2017.7096. Epub 2017 Feb 3.

    PubMed 28158962

  • Sams L, Langdown BL, Simons J, Vseteckova J. The Effect Of Percussive Therapy On Musculoskeletal Performance And Experiences Of Pain: A Systematic Literature Review. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2023 Apr 1;18(2):309-327. doi: 10.26603/001c.73795. eCollection 2023.

    PubMed 37020441

  • Cerezo-Tellez E, Torres-Lacomba M, Fuentes-Gallardo I, Perez-Munoz M, Mayoral-Del-Moral O, Lluch-Girbes E, Prieto-Valiente L, Falla D. Effectiveness of dry needling for chronic nonspecific neck pain: a randomized, single-blinded, clinical trial. Pain. 2016 Sep;157(9):1905-1917. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000000591.

    PubMed 27537209

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Theragun Technique and Dry Needling Technique in people with Dry Needling and Neck Pain, run by Riphah International University 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 4 inclusion and 7 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 5 Feb 2024. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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

Contact Aamir Gul Memon, MS DPT (+92-3173766621, aamir.gul@riphah.edu.pk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Disability (time frame: pre and 6 weeks post interventional). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT06240975, which also lists 8 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 5 Feb 2024.

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