The Importance of the Number of Incisions in the Effectiveness of Dry Needling (NCT06149442) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Importance of the Number of Incisions in the Effectiveness of Dry Needling
Spain90 participantsStarted 2023-12-04
Plain-language summary
The dry needling technique is a procedure increasingly used by health professionals.
Dry needling consists of the use of a filiform needle to treat musculoskeletal pain. Currently, the mechanisms by which it is an effective technique are not well understood. One of the aspects not yet evaluated is the best dose in terms of the number of times it is necessary to insert the needle into the patient to achieve the best result.
This research work aims to assess which treatment obtains the best results in the management of patients with chronic neck pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Nonspecific mechanical neck pain for more than 3 months.
* Neck pain of at least VAS 5/10.
* Reproduction of pain and symptoms subjects on palpation.
* Pain on passive stretching of the muscle.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subjects with previous surgical intervention.
* Subjects undergoing other intervention (rehabilitation/medication).
* Positive findings that raise suspicion of cervical radiculopathy:
* Subjects diagnosed: degenerative arthropathies, inflammatory, systemic conditions (fibromyalgia).
* Cardiovascular diseases.
* Whiplash or whiplash.
* Belenophobia.
* Dizziness and vertigo.
* Pregnant.
* Thyroid disorders.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Neck pain
Timeframe: Change From Baseline in Pain Scores on the Visual Analog Scale at one month.