Status:

COMPLETED

Effects on Neuromuscular Function After Dry Needling in Myofascial Trigger Points in the Gastrocnemius Muscles

Lead Sponsor:

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Conditions:

Myofascial Trigger Point Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Trigger points (TrPs) are a common musculoskeletal cause of local and referred muscle pain, as well as local inflammation in the muscle and fascia. From a clinical and sensory viewpoint, TrPs may be c...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • A TrP will be diagnosed using the following criteria: palpable taut band, presence of a painful spot in the taut band, and referred pain on palpation of the spot.

Exclusion

  • Participants were excluded if they reported any pain symptoms in the lower extremities in the previous year.
  • They were also excluded if they presented previous surgical interventions, previous lower-extremity injury, any underlying medical disease, pregnancy, or muscle soreness after vigorous exercise.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 10 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 6 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04851743

Start Date

May 10 2021

End Date

July 6 2021

Last Update

July 8 2021

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Albert Pérez-Bellmunt

Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain, 08017

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