COMPARISON OF THE DIRECT EFFECTS OF DRY NEEDLING AND ELECTRICAL DRY NEEDLING ON TRIGGER POINT AREA, FASCIA THICKNESS, PAIN, AND RANGE OF MOTION IN LUMBAR MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME

Comparison Dry Needling vs Electrical Dry Needling on Myofascial Trigger Points Using Ultrasonographic and Clinical Outcomes in Lumbar Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial - DN-EDN RCT

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000061442

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-02

Start date

2026-05-03

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Lumbar Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Interventions

A minimally invasive therapy technique that involves inserting thin, filiform needles into trigger points in muscles experiencing myofascial pain syndrome in the lumbar region. The needles are applied

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria are individuals aged 20 to 60 years, patients with subacute or chronic lumbar MPS, confirmed presence of myofascial trigger points and fascial thickening in the lumbar region as verified by ultrasonography, and limitation in lumbar range of motion.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria include: (1) contraindications to needling, (2) open wounds or infection at the intervention site, (3) presence of pacemakers or implantable defibrillators, (4) pregnancy or breastfeeding, (5) history of peripheral neuropathy or progressive neurological disorders, and (6) current use of systemic anticoagulants, NSAIDs, or routine analgesics.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary outcome are Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs) size area and fascia thicknees using ultrasonography	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary Outcome Measures: Pain intensity Measured using a standardized scale (e.g., Visual Analog Scale or Numeric Rating Scale) before and after the intervention. Range of motion (ROM) Assessed in the lumbar region using standardized measurement techniques at pre-test and post-test.	—

Countries

Asia(except Japan)

Contacts

Public ContactMeilani Meilani

Hasanuddin University Magister Program in Biomedical Science, Postgraduate School

mlani4756@gmail.com+6282292955020

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026