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N/ACompleted· 40 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Dry needling +1 moreprocedure
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Evaluation of the Efficacy and Neurological Effects of Dry Needling in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome

University of Sao Paulo General Hospital·interventional·Posted Jul 1, 2014·Updated May 3, 2018

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Dry needling and acupuncture needle 0,25 x 40mm for Myofascial Pain Syndrome. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

AIM OF INVESTIGATION: To evaluate in a prospective, randomized, sham-controlled study the pattern of analgesic efficacy of trigger point dry needling in Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) patients.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsMyofascial Pain Syndrome
CountriesBrazil
CollaboratorsFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedJul 1, 2014
Enrollment StartFeb 1, 2014
Primary CompletionFeb 1, 2015
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1 yearPosted 12.0 years ago

Interventions

Dry needlingprocedure

Dry needling of the painful muscles, with an acupuncture needle 0,25 x 40mm

acupuncture needle 0,25 x 40mmdevice