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Dry Needling for Shoulder Pain

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Led By Jace A Brown, DPT

Research Sponsored by Texas Woman's University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Ages 18-65 with unilateral nonspecific shoulder pain based on participants' self-reported pain level of greater than or equal to 2/10 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) in last 24 hours

Non-traumatic origin of pain

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up change from baseline shoulder range of motion immediately

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Study Summary

This trial is studying whether a treatment for shoulder pain called dry needling can improve blood flow, motion and sensitivity in those with shoulder pain.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals aged 18-65 with unilateral shoulder pain of non-traumatic origin, a self-reported pain level of at least 2/10, and at least one myofascial trigger point in the infraspinatus muscle. It excludes those with systemic joint diseases, red flags like fractures or tumors, cancer, pregnancy, anti-coagulant use, previous shoulder surgery, immunocompromised conditions (like diabetes), repeated infections or neurological disorders.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests whether dry needling can improve blood flow in the infraspinatus muscle using color Doppler imaging. Participants will also be assessed for changes in shoulder motion and pressure sensitivity post-treatment compared to sham dry needling.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects from dry needling may include temporary soreness or bruising at the needle site. There's also a low risk of bleeding or infection.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 65 years old and have shoulder pain rated at least 2/10.

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My pain is not due to an injury.

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I have a painful spot in my shoulder muscle that hurts when pressed.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change from baseline psv immediately

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~change from baseline psv immediately

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline psv immediately for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

End Diastolic Velocity (EDV)

Peak Systolic Velocity

Pulsatile Index (PI)

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Secondary outcome measures

Pain Pressure Thresholds (PPT)

Shoulder Range of Motion

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Dry NeedlingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Individuals with shoulder pain will receive dry needling to the two to four most tender points in the infraspinatus based on examiner palpation

Group II: Sham Dry NeedlingPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Individuals with shoulder pain will receive sham dry needling to two points in the muscle belly of the infraspinatus near the insertion and below the midpoint of the spine of the scapula

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Texas Woman's UniversityLead Sponsor

86 Previous Clinical Trials

5,840 Total Patients Enrolled

3 Trials studying Shoulder Pain

154 Patients Enrolled for Shoulder Pain

Jace A Brown, DPTPrincipal InvestigatorTexas Woman's University

Media Library

Dry Needling (Other) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05596240 — N/A

Shoulder Pain Research Study Groups: Dry Needling, Sham Dry Needling

Shoulder Pain Clinical Trial 2023: Dry Needling Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05596240 — N/A

Dry Needling (Other) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05596240 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

To what extent is eligibility for this trial restricted?

"This medical trial is seeking 40 individuals aged 18-65 who currently suffer from dry needling and report a pain level of at least 2/10 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). Additionally, they must have non-traumatic shoulder discomfort with palpable myofascial trigger points in the infraspinatus muscle."

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What is the cap on participants for this medical experiment?

"Affirmative, clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this clinical trial is presently enrolling patients. The study was first launched on October 22nd 2022 and last updated a day later. A total of 40 individuals need to be recruited from 1 site for the experiment's completion."

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Do any participants aged below 70 years qualify for this research investigation?

"The minimum age of participants for this trial is 18 and the maximum allowable age is 65, as specified in its eligibility requirements."

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Are there still vacancies available in this trial for participants?

"As per the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is actively recruiting participants. The posting was initially made on October 22nd 2022 and has been revised as recently as October 23rd 2022."

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Recent research and studies

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological TherapeuticsJournal

Absolute and Relative Reliability of Pressure Pain Threshold Assessments in the Shoulder Muscles of Participants with and Without Unilateral Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

Nascimento, José Diego Sales do, Francisco Alburquerque-Sendín, Lorena Passos Vigolvino, Wandemberg Fortunato de Oliveira, and Catarina de Oliveira Sousa. 2020. “Absolute and Relative Reliability of Pressure Pain Threshold Assessments in the Shoulder Muscles of Participants with and Without Unilateral Subacromial Impingement Syndrome”. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Elsevier BV. doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2019.04.002.

Annals of Rehabilitation MedicineJournal

Reliability and Usefulness of the Pressure Pain Threshold Measurement in Patients with Myofascial Pain

Park, Giburm, Chan Woo Kim, Si Bog Park, Mi Jung Kim, and Seong Ho Jang. 2011. “Reliability and Usefulness of the Pressure Pain Threshold Measurement in Patients with Myofascial Pain”. Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine. Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine. doi:10.5535/arm.2011.35.3.412.

European Journal of Applied PhysiologyJournal

Effects of Acupuncture on Skin and Muscle Blood Flow in Healthy Subjects

Sandberg, Margareta, Thomas Lundeberg, Lars-Göran Lindberg, and Björn Gerdle. 2003. “Effects of Acupuncture on Skin and Muscle Blood Flow in Healthy Subjects”. European Journal of Applied Physiology. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. doi:10.1007/s00421-003-0825-3.

American Journal of Physical Medicine & RehabilitationJournal