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A comparison of the Effectiveness of Acupuncture and Ultrasound Treatment in Patients with Neck Pain from Myofascial Pain of the Upper Trapezius: A Randomized Controlled Trial

A comparison of the Effectiveness of Acupuncture and Ultrasound Treatment in Patients with Neck Pain from Myofascial Pain of the Upper Trapezius: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20240412006
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-04-12
Start date
2024-03-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

patients with neck pain (myofascial pain syndrome) acupuncture, ultrasound, neck pain, myofascial pain syndrome

Interventions

Group 1: Patients treated with acupuncture at points GB20, SI11, DU14, SI15, GB21, and EX-HN15, along with electrical stimulation using the Greatwall brand KWD-808 I Multi-purpose health device. The a
Experimental Device,Experimental Device
acupuncture,ultrasound

Sponsors

None listed

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Presence of trigger points, especially in the upper trapezius muscle. Diagnosed with Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) by a rehabilitation medicine physician. 2. Pain intensity level of 5 or higher on a scale of 0-10. 3. Age 18 and above. 4. No communication barriers. 5. Willing to participate in the research.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of cancer-related pain. 2. Pain related to abnormalities in the nervous system, such as nerve compression in the neck or wrist, and brachial plexus injuries. 3. Infection in the treatment area. 4. History of easy bleeding. 5. Conditions affecting learning and memory.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
pain at the end of the intervention numeric rating scale

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
the ability of the neck to manage daily life at the end of the intervention Neck disability index

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactSuwimon Sangiamsak

Rayong hospital

suwimonoko@hotmail.com0866324492

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026