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The Impact of Virtual Reality on Pain During and After Dry Needling in Myofascial Pain Syndrome Patients: A Randomized Cross-Over Clinical Trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20200215046499N6

Enrollment

Registered

2025-08-03

Start date

2025-07-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-08-19

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Conditions

Myofascial Pain Syndrome. Myalgia

Interventions

Intervention 1: Group (A): In the first week, group A patients receive one session of dry needling (DN) only. DN technique: After confirming the trigger point, DN is performed. For needling the adduct

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Those who have an active trigger point in the adductor pollicis muscle, as diagnosed by the therapist. Age range 18 to 65 years. Pain intensity of at least 3 and at most 7 out of 10 on the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Skin problems in the hand Corticosteroid injection in the area within the past 3 months Rheumatic diseases Any of the following were present: fibromyalgia, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, hemophilia, neurological disease, decreased level of consciousness, impaired immune system (HIV, cancer, hepatitis, acute immune diseases), lymphedema in the upper limb Use of anticoagulant medications Pregnancy Needle phobia Dry needling in the past 6 months

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Trigger point pain intensity. Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Numerical Pain Rating Scale.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Hand Function. Timepoint: Before every intervention and one week after the last intervention. Method of measurement: Michigan Hand Function Questionnaire.;Muscle Soreness. Timepoint: 6, 24 and 48 hours after the intervention. Method of measurement: Numerical Pain Rating Scale.;Anxiety. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale – 21 items.;Stress. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale – 21 items.;Satisfaction with treatment. Timepoint: After the intervention. Method of measurement: Treatment satisfaction questionnaire.;Pain pressure threshold of trigger points. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Algometer.	—

Measure

Time frame

Hand Function. Timepoint: Before every intervention and one week after the last intervention. Method of measurement: Michigan Hand Function Questionnaire.;Muscle Soreness. Timepoint: 6, 24 and 48 hours after the intervention. Method of measurement: Numerical Pain Rating Scale.;Anxiety. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale – 21 items.;Stress. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale – 21 items.;Satisfaction with treatment. Timepoint: After the intervention. Method of measurement: Treatment satisfaction questionnaire.;Pain pressure threshold of trigger points. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Algometer.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactHakimeh Adigozali

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Adigozalih@tbzmed.ac.ir+98 41 3337 5359

Outcome results

None listed

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