Exercise, Dry Needling, or Block Therapy for Muscle Pain
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Exercise, Dry Needling and Interfascial Block Treatments in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Myofascial Pain of Upper Trapezius Muscle
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 55
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 78 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Eren Başıbüyük · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with long-lasting pain in the upper trapezius muscle. Participants will receive one of three treatments: exercise, dry needling, or interfascial block therapy to see which works best for pain relief.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have myofascial pain in my upper trapezius muscle that has lasted for at least 3 months.
- My pain score is 4 or higher.
- I have been clinically diagnosed with myofascial pain in the trapezius muscle.
- I am between 18 and 55 years old.
- I can follow verbal instructions and have no cognitive deficits.
You may not be able to join if
- I have had injections in my neck or shoulder area in the last 3 months.
- I have received physical therapy in the last 3 months.
- I have taken pain relief medication regularly in the last month.
- I have had surgery on the affected side (neck or shoulder).
- I have a chronic inflammatory disease.
- I have an acute infection.
- I have a history of cancer.
- I am pregnant.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
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 pat…
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Eligibility Criteria
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 cog…
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