Effect of Dry Needling on Muscle Mechanical Properties and Muscle Contractility in Latent Trigger Points

  • STATUS
    Recruiting
  • participants needed
    50
  • sponsor
    University of Castilla-La Mancha
Updated on 19 February 2024

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether application of Dry Needling (DN) is effective for improved Muscle Mechanical Properties and Muscle Contractility in Latent Trigger Points point (LTrP) of upper trapezius. Randomized controlled trial, in parallel with cross-control design. Two groups with LTrP in upper trapezius, and will be randomly selected to DN group or Sham-Dn group.

Details
Condition Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Age 18-30 years
Treatment Intervention-Dry Needling, Control-Dry Needling
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT04466813
SponsorUniversity of Castilla-La Mancha
Last Modified on19 February 2024

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Inclusion Criteria

Age between 18 and 30 years
The presence of LTrP in the middle third of the upper trapezius muscle on the dominant side
Being able to provide written informed consent
Being able to follow instructions and realize clinical tests

Exclusion Criteria

Any pharmacological therapeutic
Any medical treatment or physical therapies at cervical region during the 6-month before this study - Any diagnosed health problem
Any history of head and upper extremity surgery or trauma
Any red flags to DN, (ie: metabolic diseases, pregnancy, kinesiophobia, Infection, cancer)
Absence of recurrent history of neck pain
No neck pain symptomatology the previous 6 months
Cervical disk herniation
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