Physiotherapy in the Reduction of Post-needling Soreness

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Dry needling is a minimally invasive technique which generates good results and neuromuscular benefits. Its application involves a highly prevalent effect called post-needling soreness. It is defined as a residual pain, located in the incision area, with a self-limiting period of 24-72 hours, as a result of a physiological process generated by the technique. So far, different clinical trials have been carried out to measure the effectiveness of several techniques for reducing post-needling soreness, reaching positive results. However, no studies have been found with the aim of distinguish which method is more effective for this goal; therefore, it is clear the need to continue investigating on the subject and comparing these techniques among them.

Clinical Trial Description

Main objective. To figure out if one of the four techniques (isometric, concentric, eccentric contraction exercise and analytic passive stretching) is more effective for reducing post- needling soreness immediately, at 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours. Objectives. To verify if there is a correlation between independent variables and post-needling soreness. Study type. Non-blinded randomized clinical trial. Intervention. Dry needling on an active myofascial trigger point in superior trapezius, followed by one of the following treatments according to the specific group: 1) concentric contraction exercise, 2) isometric contraction exercise, 3) eccentric contraction exercise or 4) analytic passive stretching. ;

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT04695548
Study type	Interventional
Source	University of Alcala
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Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	February 23, 2021
Completion date	June 30, 2021

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