Comparing The Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) When Coupled With Dry Nee… (NCT07612969) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Comparing The Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) When Coupled With Dry Needling (DN), Acupuncture (AN) or Sham Needling (SN) on Knee Range of Motion (ROM), Jump Height and Unipedal Balance
Lebanon65 participantsStarted 2023-01-16
Plain-language summary
Muscle tightness was found to increase injury risks. Muscle relaese techniques and needling were known to reduce muscle tightness, their specific influence on functional muscle performance remains inconclusive. We hypothesized that (1) combining needling modalities with muscle release techniques (PNF) would significantly improve range of motion, unipedal balance, and jump height compared to a sham intervention; and (2) the specific combination of dry needling and PNF would demonstrate superior functional progression compared to the acupuncture and PNF protocol over a 5-week timeframe.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 28 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* moderately active men (Perform at least 60 min of any sport activity on at least 3 days per week)
* aged between 18 and 28 years old
* having muscular tightness in both hamstrings and quadriceps muscles in both lower limbs
Exclusion Criteria:
* men who received any surgical, dry needling or acupuncture treatment in the last 6 months prior to the experimentation.
* Participants who had suffered from any injuries at the level of the hips, knees or ankles in the 12 months before the study.
* participants under anticoagulant medications or suffering from bleeding disorders.
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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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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?
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Range of motion
Timeframe: 1 week before protocol application and 5 weeks after