Comparison of the Effectiveness of Exercise, Dry Needling and Interfascial Block Treatments in th… (NCT07490366) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Exercise, Dry Needling and Interfascial Block Treatments in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Turkey (Türkiye)78 participantsStarted 2025-08-01
Plain-language summary
This study aimed to compare interfascial block therapy with commonly used exercise therapy and conventional invasive dry needling therapy, and to evaluate its effectiveness and superiority. Another objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the short-term and long-term effectiveness of interfascial block, dry needling, and exercise therapies on pain, disability, and quality of life in patients with myofascial pain syndrome. In this respect, our study is important in terms of its contribution to the literature.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Myofascial pain in the upper trapezius muscle that has lasted for at least 3 months
* VAS score of 4 or higher for the current pain
* Clinically diagnosed with myofascial pain in the trapezius muscle
* Ages 18 to 55
* Patients who can follow verbal instructions and have no cognitive deficits
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having received interventional injections in the neck and shoulder area within the last 3 months
* Having received physical therapy within the last 3 months
* Having received regular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and myorelaxant treatment within the last month
* History of surgery on the affected side (neck or shoulder)
* Chronic inflammatory disease
* Acute infection
* History of malignancy
* Coagulation disorders
* Pregnancy
* Liver and kidney pathologies
* Drug allergy
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Visual Analog Scale
Timeframe: before treatment, 30 minutes after the last session, and 12 weeks after the start of treatment.
2
Cervical Range of Motion
Timeframe: before treatment, 30 minutes after the last session, and 12 weeks after the start of treatment.
3
Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Timeframe: before treatment, 30 minutes after the last session, and 12 weeks after the start of treatment.
4
Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT)
Timeframe: before treatment, 30 minutes after the last session, and 12 weeks after the start of treatment.