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Study NCT ID:
NCT03946995
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2019-08-09
First Post:
2019-05-09
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Dry Needling Versus Graston Technique in Active Myofascial Trigger Points on Upper Trapezius
Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Comparison of Dry Needling and Graston Technique in Active Myofascial Trigger Points on Upper Trapezius
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2019-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study will compare the effects dry needling and Graston technique in active myofascial trigger points on upper trapezius. Half of the study participants will receive dry needling whereas other half will receive Graston technique.
Detailed Description:
This is a single blinded randomized controlled trial, will be conducted at Rawal General \& Dental Hospital, Islamabad. Both dry needling and Graston Techniques are used to release active Myofascial Trigger points with different mechanism.
Dry needling is technique in which without any medication or injection, dry needles are inserted into hyper irritable points in muscle. Graston technique is done with specially designed tools to locate knots within muscle by running the tools over the skin.
This study is planned with objectives to compare both treatment techniques on active myofascial trigger points in patients with neck pain. Effects of these will be measured on Neck Pain, Range of Motion, functional status and trigger points.
Dry needling is technique in which without any medication or injection, dry needles are inserted into hyper irritable points in muscle. Graston technique is done with specially designed tools to locate knots within muscle by running the tools over the skin.
This study is planned with objectives to compare both treatment techniques on active myofascial trigger points in patients with neck pain. Effects of these will be measured on Neck Pain, Range of Motion, functional status and trigger points.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: