Prospective comparative study of Ultrasound-Guided Pharmacopuncture Injection for Patients with Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Prospective comparative study of Ultrasound-Guided Pharmacopuncture Injection Using Portable Ultrasound and Magnetic Needles for Patients with Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0009932

Enrollment

100

Registered

2024-11-18

Start date

2024-10-11

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-12-09

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Procedure/Surgery : This study will be conducted as a prospective comparative study, with each individual site implementing either the Ultrasound-Guided Pharmacopuncture Group or the Ultrasound-Non-G

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ? Adults aged 20 to 64 years. ? Individuals who have experienced acute cervical pain within the past 7 days and are complaining of cervical pain and range of motion restrictions. ? Individuals diagnosed with acute cervical myofascial pain syndrome at the outpatient clinic of the conducting medical institution or other medical facilities. ? Individuals who have not received treatment for acute cervical myofascial pain syndrome at other hospitals after being diagnosed. ? Individuals who voluntarily decide to participate in this study and sign an informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ? Individuals who have taken medication or received related treatments for muscle pain or discomfort in the neck or shoulder area that occurred within the past 7 days (including both Western and Korean medicine). ? Individuals with a surgical history in the cervical area within the past 3 months. ? Individuals who have experienced a sprain in the cervical area due to trauma, such as a traffic accident or contusion, within the past 3 months. ? (For women only) Individuals who are pregnant or have given birth within the past 6 months. ? Individuals with symptoms such as edema due to diseases of the renal endocrine system. ? Patients currently taking anticoagulants. ? Individuals whose cognitive function is impaired, making it difficult to understand the consent form and provide voluntary consent. ? Individuals taking psychiatric medications due to reasons such as depression. ? Any other individuals deemed unsuitable for participation in the study by the medical staff.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT);Range of motion (ROM)	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactHongmin Chu

Wonkwang University

hongminchu2@gmail.com+82-2-713-0555

Outcome results