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IRCT20191208045652N1 IRCT 2020-03-03 Iran University of Medical Sciences Effects of upper trapezius active trigger points dry needling in women with chronic non-specific neck pain Effects of upper trapezius active trigger points dry needling on postural control and clinical signs in women with chronic non-specific neck pain (a single blind randomized clinical trial) 2019-11-22 anticipated 30 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/44167 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Treatment, Randomization description: In this study, a simple block random allocation method will be used. In order to balance the number of samples in each group, a blocking method with random sizes of 6 will be used and non-transparent envelopes will be used to hide the random assignment. It should be noted that steps are taken to create a randomization sequence by a person who is not involved in any other stage of the research, Blinding description: treatment and assessment will be done by separate persons. Analyzer and assessor will be blind. N/A nonspecific neck pain. Intervention 1: Intervention group:dry needling (Dang bang South Korea, 50*0.3 millimeter) with upper trapezius passive stretch and postural correction education based on pamphlet during 5 sessions, 2 times in a week. Intervention 2: Control group: upper trapezius passive stretch and postural correction education based on pamphlet during 5 sessions, 2 times in a week. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: all data will be shared after unidentified persons When: accessibility will be 6 months after printing the result To whom: all researchers and scientists, working in academic and scientific institutions, can access to data Conditions: Use of data is only possible by mentioning the name and organizational affiliation of the correspond and co-author of the project and the published article. Where to obtain: connect to Fereshteh Navaee by email: fereshte.navaei@gmail.com How to obtain: if data is used in scientific and therapeutic activities, information will be provided as soon as possible. Comments:
public Fereshteh Navaee
No3, Niayesh St, Sattarkhan St
Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1443773488 +98 21 6651 8660 fereshte.navaei@gmail.com Iran University of Medical Sciences scientific Marzieh Yassin
Physical therapy department, Rasoul Akram hospital, Niayesh St, Sattarkhan St.
Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1445613131 +98 21 2222 8052 m.yassin.pt@gmail.com Iran University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) Age range from 18-35 years History of neck pain in the last 3 months Presence of neck pain at least 3 and not more than 6 based on visual analogue scale during last week Presence of at last 3 active trigger points in upper Trapezius muscle, based on Simons et al criteria: 1) presence of palpable taut band 2) presence of hyperirritable spots in a taut band based on participants' history 3) presence of referral pain in a specific pattern during compression or stretch 4) Patient’s recognition of current pain complaint by pressure on the tender nodule 5) jump sign during palpation of spot 18 years 35 years Female History of cervical spine or upper limb surgery during the last year History of traumatic injuries in cervical region including fracture, wiplash during the last year Presence of radiculopathic signs Presence of pain in hip, knee & ankle during the last 3 months Presence of neurological disorders including Neuropathy, Myopathy, Parkinson & Cerebellar lesion Presence of vestibular disorders Presence of uncorrected visual & hearing disorders Presence of acute cognitive disorders ( result number < 23 from MMSE questionnaire) Presence of acute psychopathy (based on acquired number from DASS-21 questionnaire) History of rheumatic disorders History of fibromyalgia syndrome based on Rheumatology faculty of USA (1990) History of coagulopathy Pregnancy Diabetes History of any treatment or injection of trigger points during the last 3 months Visible severe postural disorders including kyphosis or scoliosis Skin infection or inflammation History of anti coagulant or immuno suppressive drugs Fear of needle M70.9 Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Intervention group:dry needling (Dang bang South Korea, 50*0.3 millimeter) with upper trapezius passive stretch and postural correction education based on pamphlet during 5 sessions, 2 times in a week. Control group: upper trapezius passive stretch and postural correction education based on pamphlet during 5 sessions, 2 times in a week. Postural control. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Force plate, kistler, Germany. Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: visual analogue scale. Pain pressure threshold. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Algometer, JTECK, USA. Side bending & rotation range of motion. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: iPhone 8 application, goniometer. Functional rating scale. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Persian version of functional rating scale questionnaire. Iran University of Medical Sciences Approved 2019-11-05 ethics committee of Iran university of medical sciences Iran university of medical sciences, next to Milad tower, Hemmat highway Tehran Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of)