Effectiveness of Percutaneous Electrolysis and Dry Needling vs. Standard Therapy for Whiplash Syndrome

Launched by CAMILO JOSE CELA UNIVERSITY · Apr 14, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effectiveness of two specific treatments, called percutaneous electrolysis (PIE) and deep dry needling (DDN), compared to standard physiotherapy for adults suffering from whiplash injuries after a traffic accident. The goal is to see if these new treatments can help reduce pain and improve muscle function better than the usual therapy. The researchers will also look at how these treatments affect blood flow and muscle elasticity over time as reported by the patients.

To be eligible for the trial, participants must be adults living in the Autonomous Community of Melilla who have neck pain from a traffic accident and at least one painful area in their neck muscles. They should have a moderate level of pain, rated 5 or higher on a scale. However, certain individuals will not be able to participate, including those on blood-thinning medication, those with previous neck injuries or surgeries, and pregnant women. If you decide to take part, you can expect to receive one of the treatment options and help researchers learn more about the best ways to treat whiplash injuries.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults with whiplash syndrome following a traffic accident.
• • Patients must reside or stay in the Autonomous Community of Melilla during the intervention phase.
• • Subjects will have the presence of neck pain after suffering a traffic accident and the presence of at least one active trigger point in the sternocleidomastoid and/or levator scapulae muscles.
• • All subjects who suffer a traffic accident and who have a score of 5 or higher on the numerical scale (EN) of pain assessment.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients undergoing anticoagulant treatment.
• • Patients who have suffered previous cervical trauma or who have undergone surgery in the last year.
• • Subjects who present some type of alteration (skin or infection, sensitivity or pain perception).
• • Subjects with central or peripheral nervous system involvement.
• • Patients who have problems with the material: allergy to metal, belonephobia (fear of needles).
• • Pregnant women.