Effectiveness of Dry Needling of Active Trigger Points in Neck Muscles in Patients With Chronic Cervical Pain

Launched by UNIVERSIDAD DE ZARAGOZA · Feb 5, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of a treatment called dry needling on chronic neck pain. Dry needling involves inserting very thin needles into specific points in the neck muscles that are causing pain, known as trigger points. The goal is to see if this treatment can help reduce pain and improve comfort for people who have had long-term neck pain.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and have a diagnosis of chronic neck pain from your doctor, along with active trigger points in your neck muscles. Unfortunately, if you have had major neck injuries, certain health conditions, or have recently received physiotherapy for your neck pain, you may not be eligible to join the trial. If you qualify, you will receive three sessions of dry needling treatment during the study. This trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to provide valuable information about a potential new treatment for chronic neck pain.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Be older than 18 years old
• • Sign informed consent form prior to participating in this study
• • Have chronic cervical pain diagnosis of their primary care doctor.
• • Have one or more active myofascial trigger point in the cervical muscles according to the criteria established by Simons et al.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Major trauma on cervical spine stated from the medical history
• • Inflammatory, hormonal or neurological disorders
• • Have contraindication to conservative or invasive physiotherapy (infection, fever, hypothyroidism, wound in the puncture area, metal allergies, cancer or systemic diseases, or belonephobia)
• • Having received physiotherapy treatment for the condition in the past month