Dry Needling for Patients With Neck Pain
Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Neck Pain
In brief
The aim of this trial will be to examine the short and long term effectiveness of dry needling on pain, disability, and patient perceived improvements in patients with neck pain attending physical therapy. The investigators hypothesize that patients who receive dry needling, manual therapy, and exercise will achieve greater reductions in pain and disability in the short (4 weeks) and long term (6 and 12 months) compared to those who receive sham dry needling, manual therapy, and exercise.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02731014
- Run by
- Franklin Pierce University
- People needed
- 77
- Starts
- 2016-09-01
- Expected to finish
- 2019-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-12-18
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age between >18 years old
- Primary complaint of neck pain
- Neck Disability Index > 10 points=20%
You may not qualify if…
- Red flags noted in the patient's Neck Medical Screening Questionnaire (i.e. tumor, fracture, metabolic diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis, osteoporosis, prolonged history of steroid use, symptoms of vertebrobasilar insufficiency, pregnancy, cervical spinal stenosis, bilateral upper extremity symptoms etc.
- Use of blood thinners
- History of whiplash injury within the past six weeks
- Evidence of central nervous system involvement, to include hyperreflexia, sensory disturbances in the hand, intrinsic muscle wasting of the hands, unsteadiness during walking, nystagmus, loss of visual acuity, impaired sensation of the face, altered taste, the presence of pathological reflexes (i.e. positive Hoffman's and/or Babinski reflexes), etc.
- Two or more positive neurologic signs consistent with nerve root compression, including any two of the following:
- Muscle weakness involving a major muscle group of the upper extremity
- Diminished upper extremity muscle stretch reflex (biceps brachii, brachioradialis, or triceps)
- Diminished or absent sensation to pinprick in any upper extremity dermatome
- Prior surgery to the neck or thoracic spine
- Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, or Acupuncture treatment for their neck pain in the last 12-months
- Workers compensation or pending legal action regarding their neck pain
- Insufficient English language skills to complete all questionnaires
- Inability to comply with treatment and follow-up schedule
Where it is running
- Franciscan, ST.Francis Health — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Concord Hospital Rehabilitation Services — Concord, New Hampshire, United States
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