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
Active Locations (1)
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Albert Pérez-Bellmunt
Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain, 08017