Effect of dry needling on shoulder pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of dry needling treatment in patients diagnosed with Shoulder Myofascial Pain Syndrome. It aims to enroll 50 participants aged 18 to 80, who will be randomly assigned to receive either real or sham dry needling treatment. The treatment sessions will be conducted weekly, with each session lasting 10-20 minutes and guided by ultrasound. Participants will also be instructed on daily stretching exercises and monitored throughout the study period to assess pain relief and functional improvement.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinically diagnosed with Shoulder Myofascial Pain Syndrome associated with Infraspinatus trigger point.
* Having a shoulder pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score of 6 or higher.
* Ability to read and write

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of shoulder surgery and frozen shoulder syndrome.
* Lesions, atrophy, or scars in the skin around the shoulder.
* Having undergone physiotherapy targeting the shoulder in the last 6 months.
* Undergoing an interventional procedure for shoulder pain in the last 3 months.
* Having used steroids in the last 1 month.
* Special conditions such as epilepsy, pregnancy, injection phobia, etc.
* Inability to comply with the restriction on the use of steroid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during the treatment period.

Where it's running

• Kütahya Health Sciences University
  Kütahya, Türkiye, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Hasan H Gökpınar, Ass. Prof. — Kutahya Health Sciences University
• Study coordinator: Hasan H Gökpınar, Ass. Prof.
• Email: hasanhuseyin.gokpinar@ksbu.edu.tr
• Phone: 05052842222

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.