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Comparison of PENS Vs Dry Needling in patients with Trigger Points

Comparative Evaluation of Effectiveness of Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (PENS) and Dry Needling on ph of trigger point, Pain Pressure Threshold and Quality of Life as against Conventional Treatment in patients with Levator Scapulae Trigger Point in Medical Professionals: A Three Arm Parallel Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/092097
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-07-31
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M708- Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure

Interventions

Intervention1: PENS, Dry Needling: After the ethical clearance from the University, participants with chronic neck pain with myofascial trigger point in Levator scapulae muscle will be recruited from

Sponsors

Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. A minimum of 1 palpable trigger point in Levator scapulae muscle. 2. Individual aging between 18-40 yrs. 3. Positive jump sign characterized by patient vocalization or withdrawal.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of fracture of neck and upper back region. 2. History of referred pain due to cervical pathology. 3. Dermatitis over upper back region. 4. Un-cooperative patient. 5. Subjects with Needle Phobia.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Ph of trigger point, pain pressure threshold, Quality of lifeTimepoint: pre on day 1 and post day 21—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of lifeTimepoint: outcome assessed on day 1 pre treatment & day 21 post treatment—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMAITHILI DESHPANDE

Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College

deshpandemaithili5@gmail.com09082955722

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026