Comparison of the combination of myofascial release technique-dry needling and dry needling on the active trigger points of the upper trapezius muscle.

Comparison of the effectiveness combination of myofascial release technique-dry needling and dry needling on the active trigger points of the upper trapezius muscle.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20191027045255N1

Enrollment

Registered

2019-11-09

Start date

2019-11-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-12-17

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Conditions

Myofascial Trigger Points of the Upper Trapezius Muscle.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group:Dry needle technique is done using sterile needles and disposable Dong Bang with a length of 40 mm and a thickness of 0.25 mm.After the tight bundles are found in th

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects between 20 and 40 years Presence of active trigger points in upper trapezius musclePain at least 30 mm in visual analog scale

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of whiplash injury History of head , neck , cervical spine or shoulder surgery History of cervical radiculopathy Diagnosed fibromyalgia and myopathy History of cancer Pregnancy Myofascial therapy within the past month Contraindication of dry needling technique

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain intensity in the visual scale of pain. Timepoint: Measure the severity of pain in the first session before and after the intervention and the third session and two weeks after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale.;Pain pressure threshold. Timepoint: Measurement at first session before and after intervention, the third session, and two weeks after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Digital algometer (Lutron FG-5020).;Active cervical contra lateral flexion. Timepoint: Measurement at first session before and after intervention and the third session and two weeks after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Goniometry.;Neck disability index. Timepoint: Measurement at first session before intervention, the third session, and two weeks after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Neck disability index- iranian version questionnaire.;Forward head postture. Timepoint: Measurement at first session before intervention, and two weeks after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Craniovertebral Angle.	—

Measure

Time frame

Pain intensity in the visual scale of pain. Timepoint: Measure the severity of pain in the first session before and after the intervention and the third session and two weeks after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale.;Pain pressure threshold. Timepoint: Measurement at first session before and after intervention, the third session, and two weeks after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Digital algometer (Lutron FG-5020).;Active cervical contra lateral flexion. Timepoint: Measurement at first session before and after intervention and the third session and two weeks after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Goniometry.;Neck disability index. Timepoint: Measurement at first session before intervention, the third session, and two weeks after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Neck disability index- iranian version questionnaire.;Forward head postture. Timepoint: Measurement at first session before intervention, and two weeks after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Craniovertebral Angle.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDR. Farshad Okhovatian

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Farshadokhovatian1965@Gmail.co+98 21 7756 1407

Outcome results

None listed

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