Effect of dry needling on shoulder pain
The Effectiveness of Dry Needling Treatment in Patients With Shoulder Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Double-blind Randomized Sham-controlled Study.
This study is testing if dry needling can help people with shoulder pain feel better and improve their movement.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kutahya Health Sciences University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kütahya, Türkiye) |
| Trial ID | NCT06338488 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-80 with a clinically diagnosed Shoulder Myofascial Pain Syndrome and a pain score of 6 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of shoulder surgery, frozen shoulder syndrome, or those who have recently undergone physiotherapy targeting the shoulder may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide significant pain relief and improved function for patients suffering from shoulder myofascial pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results for dry needling in treating myofascial pain, indicating that this approach is supported by existing evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Kütahya, Türkiye
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.