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2026-03-26 @ 3:15 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-03-26 @ 3:15 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07490366
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2026-03-24
First Post:
2026-03-18
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Exercise, Dry Needling and Interfascial Block Treatments in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Sponsor:
Eren Başıbüyük
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Exercise, Dry Needling and Interfascial Block Treatments in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2026-03
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 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 patients with myofascial pain syndrome. In this respect, our study is important in terms of its contribution to the literature.
Detailed Description:
The study will include patients who present to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic between July 2025 and May 2026 with clinical symptoms consistent with myofascial pain syndrome in the trapezius muscle. Patients referred to our injection clinic (treatment room) for routine myofascial stretching exercises, dry needling, and interfascial block treatments will be included if they meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria specified below. Demographic data such as age, gender, height, and weight will be recorded. At the initial assessment, patients' VAS (Visual Analog Scale), range of motion in the neck, neck disability scale, pressure pain threshold (PPT) measurements with an algometer, central sensitization scale, and Short Form 12 (SF-12) results will be noted. A total of 78 patients will be included in the study and randomly divided into three groups: Group 1 (Exercise group), Group 2 (Exercise + dry needling group), and Group 3 (Exercise + interfascial block group). Randomization will be done using a sealed envelope method. Group 1 will perform cervical ROM and trapezius facial stretching exercises. Group 2 will perform cervical ROM, trapezius facial stretching exercises, and dry needling of the relevant fascia using Hua Long brand 0.25x25 mm disposable sterile steel acupuncture needles under ultrasound guidance. Group 3 will perform cervical ROM and trapezius facial stretching exercises, and interfascial application of a mixture of 1 cc of 2% lidocaine and 4 cc of 0.9% saline under ultrasound guidance. Patients will receive a total of 3 treatment sessions, once a week for 3 weeks. All evaluation parameters will be performed before treatment, 30 minutes after the last session, and 12 weeks after the start of treatment. Within-group and between-group differences will be examined statistically.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
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?: