Status:

COMPLETED

Dry Needling and Kinesio Taping in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Lead Sponsor:

Abant Izzet Baysal University

Conditions:

Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of kinesio tape and dry needling in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome of the trapezius muscle.

Detailed Description

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common problem with manifesting itself such as trigger points, taut bands, range of motion limitations and pain. One of the most common place for MPS is neck region...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Being diagnosis with MPS and having active myofascial trigger points on trapezius muscle

Exclusion

  • Fibromyalgia
  • a history of myofascial trigger point injection
  • acute trauma
  • inflammatory joint or muscle disease
  • infection or malignancy on cervical region
  • neurological disorders
  • cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy
  • inadequate cooperation for the treatment
  • a history of neck surgery or spinal degeneration

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 27 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 15 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

105 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04521127

Start Date

August 27 2020

End Date

January 15 2021

Last Update

April 19 2024

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Abant Izzet Baysal University

Bolu, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye), 14100

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