Clinical Trials Logo
  1. Home
  2. Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
  3. NCT03813485
  4. Details
NCT03813485 Clinical Trial

Electromyographic´s Differences Between Dry Needling in Tonic or Phasic Skeletal Muscle Fibers.

Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial Clinical Trial

Official title:
Electromyographic´s Differences Between Dry Needling in Latent Myofascial Trigger Point in Tonic or Phasic Skeletal Muscle Fibers of Trapezius

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data
NCT number NCT03813485
Other study ID # 5/2018
Secondary ID
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date February 11, 2019
Est. completion date June 10, 2019

Study information
Verified date April 2019
Source Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Contact Sandra Sánchez Jorge, Pt, PhD
Phone +34 91 7091887
Email s.sjorge.prof@ufv.es
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the surface electromyography (EGM) changes between dry needling in the upper trapezius, is a prevalence tonic fiber or lower trapezius is a prevalence phasic fiber.

Description:

Several studies already found a disturbed surface electromyography activity in myalgic muscle tissue and in the vicinity of myofascial trigger points, however studies about the effect of dry needling in this fibers type on these disturbances in EMG activity are scarce.

The surface electromyography of upper trapezius is related with a tonic muscle dysfunction, for example muscle contracture; and the lower fiber of trapezius is related with atrophy muscle.

Dry needling is an effective method for the treatment of myofascial trigger points for immediate reduction of pain. There are some studies about latent myofascial trigger point and motor activity, but we don't know any research about the effect of dry needling in the differences fibers.

Recruitment information / eligibility
Status Recruiting
Enrollment 24
Est. completion date June 10, 2019
Est. primary completion date April 10, 2019
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender All
Age group 18 Years to 60 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- Presence latent myofascial trigger point in the upper/lower trapezius asymptomatic subjects

Exclusion Criteria:

- neck or shoulder pain at the moment or 6 month ago. whiplash injury previous spine or shoulder surgery pregnancy diagnosis of radiculopathy or myelopathy

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Intervention

Other:
• Dry Needling in upper trapezius
The following criteria are required for a patient to have latent TrPs: the presence of a palpable taut band in the upper trapezius muscle, the presence of a hypersensitive spot in the taut band, a palpable or visible local twitch on snapping palpation, and a no familiar reproduction of referred pain elicited by palpation of the sensitive spot. Dry needling is performed with solid filiform needles (0.30x30 mm), these needles are sterile and separately packaged. Needles are not reused and are immediately deposited in a needle container after usage. Patients receive dry needling in latent myofascial trigger point (LTRs) in upper trapezius. The needle is penetrated into the muscle fibers of the taut band and was moved upward and downward ("fast in, fast out") in different directions with the aim to elicit LTRs
• Dry Needling in lower trapezius
The following criteria are required for a patient to have latent TrPs: the presence of a palpable taut band in the lower trapezius muscle, the presence of a hypersensitive spot in the taut band, a palpable or visible local twitch on snapping palpation, and a no familiar reproduction of referred pain elicited by palpation of the sensitive spot. Dry needling is performed with solid filiform needles (0.30x 30 mm), these needles are sterile and separately packaged. Needles are not reused and are immediately deposited in a needle container after usage. Patients receive dry needling in latent myofascial trigger point (LTRs) in lower trapezius. The needle is penetrated into the muscle fibers of the taut band and was moved upward and downward ("fast in, fast out") in different directions with the aim to elicit LTRs

Locations
Country Name City State
Spain Universidad Francisco de Vitoria Madrid Pozuelo De Alarcón

Sponsors (1)
Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Spain, 

Outcome
Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Changes in surface electromyographic before and after the intervention. Root mean square values (RMS) Baseline and 10 minutes after the intervention
See also
  Status Clinical Trial Phase
Completed NCT04157439 - Manual Treatment Regimens in Upper Trapezius Trigger Point N/A
Completed NCT04559906 - Spray Stretch Technique Versus Sustain Pressure for Trapezius Triggers N/A
Completed NCT04157426 - Percutaneous Electrolysis Versus Dry Needling in Levator Scapulae N/A
Enrolling by invitation NCT06029413 - Myo vs. Myofascial Injection for Myofascial Trigger Points N/A
Recruiting NCT06051799 - Effects of Pressure Release of Myofascial Trigger Points on Mechanical Neck Pain. N/A
Completed NCT04285216 - Effects of Dry Needling and Strain Counter Strain Technique in Myofascial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius N/A
Completed NCT03273985 - Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Shortened Triceps Surae Muscle N/A
Not yet recruiting NCT05995639 - Dry Needling Versus Ozone in Myofascial Pain Syndrome N/A
Active, not recruiting NCT04108390 - Gluteus Medius Dry Needling and Ankle Instability N/A
Completed NCT03689283 - The Effect of Dry Needling on Muscle Stiffness, Gait, Motion, and Strength in Healthy Individuals With Trigger Points N/A
Completed NCT03888586 - Comparison of Dry Needling and Deep Friction Massage in Patients With Subacromial Pain Syndrome N/A
Completed NCT05185050 - Prevalence of Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Completed NCT04823013 - Comparison of High Power Pain Threshold Ultrasound and Ischemic Compression Techniques for Treatment of Trigger Points N/A
Completed NCT04832074 - Immediate Stiffness Changes in Myofascial Trigger Points After Dry Needling N/A
Completed NCT05879016 - Different Taping Methods in Myofascial Pain Syndrome N/A
Recruiting NCT05535010 - The Effect of the Presence of Active Trigger Points in the Muscles Innervated by the Affected Nerve Roots on the Treatment Results of Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy. N/A
Completed NCT04316793 - Effects of Dry Needling When Applied to the Infraspinatus Muscle in People With Chronic Shoulder Pain N/A
Completed NCT05279794 - Efficacy of Two Types of Non-invasive Erector Spinae Muscle Taut Band Therapy in University Students With Low Back Pain N/A
Not yet recruiting NCT05688800 - Pressure Release Versus Thoracic Manipulation in Rhomboids MPS N/A
Completed NCT05265468 - Noninvasive Treatment of Upper Trapezius Active Trigger Points in College Students With Neck Pain N/A