Dry Needling vs. Cupping Therapy in MPS (NCT07688317) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Dry Needling vs. Cupping Therapy in MPS
Turkey (Türkiye)92 participantsStarted 2022-03-15
Plain-language summary
This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of dry needling and cupping therapy in patients diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome involving the trapezius, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and levator scapulae muscles. Treatment efficacy was evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS), the number of trigger points, the Likert satisfaction scale, and the multidimensional quality of life scale.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 60 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:
* Back pain lasting more than three months
* At least one palpable myofascial TN in the trapezius, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and/or levator scapulae muscles
* Written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior dry needling treatment
* Prior cupping therapy
* Severe cognitive dysfunction
* Spinal fracture
* Infection
* Malignancy
* Ankylosing spondylitis
* Central nervous system injury
* Psychiatric disorder
* Diseases causing tissue degeneration
* Conditions associated with spasticity or cerebrovascular disease
* Cervical radiculopathy due to structural abnormalities
* Muscle or tendon injuries of the shoulder or neck
* Fibromyalgia or other conditions presenting with symptoms similar to myofascial pain syndrome
* Use of anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy
* Thrombocytopenia or hemorrhagic disorders
* A history of surgery or blood donation within the previous three months
* Pregnancy
* Breastfeeding
* Presence of renal, hepatic, or severe cardiovascular disease
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: From enrollment to the end of the first month
2
Trigger points count
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of the first month
3
Multidimensional quality of life score
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of the first month
4
Likert satisfaction scale
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of the first month