Status:
COMPLETED
A Study to Determine the Tissue Properties, Vascular Physiology and Biochemical Milieu of Myofascial Trigger Points
Lead Sponsor:
George Mason University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Conditions:
Myofascial Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Determine the effect of dry needling using a 32 gauge needle on active trigger points in subjects with chronic myofascial pain. Participants will receive treatment for active trigger points (3 on suc...
Detailed Description
Chronic myofascial pain syndromes, such as pain associated with myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), are prevalent yet poorly understood. Our long-term goal is to determine the pathogenesis and pathophy...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- spontaneous soft tissue pain in shoulder and neck region
Exclusion
- recent fracture, neurological injury or history of stroke, use of opioids
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
85 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04045457
Start Date
August 1 2010
End Date
March 1 2016
Last Update
August 5 2019
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