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NCT03442894 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Dry Needling for Sub Acromial Pain Syndrome
A NA study, sponsored by 59th Medical Wing.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 121
- Enrollment target
NCT03442894 is a NA study that has completed, run by 59th Medical Wing. The registered enrollment target is 121 participants.
The verdict
NCT03442894, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by 59th Medical Wing.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 121 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This trial will investigate the benefit of trigger point dry needling (DN) for individuals with a common cause of shoulder pain - sub-acromial pain syndrome. Sub-acromial pain syndrome, also knowns as SAPS, is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. Physical therapy treatments are routinely used for treating SAPS. One treatment approach that has been shown to be beneficial is a combination of exercises and manual or manipulative therapy. This approach has been shown to reduce pain and improve overall shoulder function in individuals with SAPS. Recently, a novel treatment approach for SAPS has emerged that involves trigger point DN to muscles of the shoulder and ribcage. Some studies have shown promising results for this approach while others have not found it to be helpful. Overall there is currently little research available on the benefit of trigger point DN for individuals with SAPS. This study will investigate whether adding trigger point DN to a treatment program of exercise and manual therapy provides any benefit to individuals with SAPS. To answer this question, this study will divide subjects into three groups. One group will receive just exercise and manual therapy; one group will receive manual therapy and exercise plus trigger point DN and one group will receive manual therapy and exercise plus a sham trigger point DN treatment. All patients receiving treatment in the study will attend 10 visits to a physical therapy clinic over a 6-week period. Subjects in the dry needling and sham dry needling groups will receive 6 sessions of this treatment in addition to their 10 sessions of exercise and manual therapy. The investigators will assess the effectiveness of the three treatment protocols by measuring patients pain, shoulder function and disability levels. These outcomes will be assessed at baseline, six weeks, 6 months and one year from enrolling in the study. In addition to assessing clinical outcomes following treatment, the investigators wi
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Dry Needling
- PROCEDURE Sham Dry Needling
- PROCEDURE Standard Physical Therapy Treatment
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 121 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-03-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-08-20 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03442894 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 121 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is 59th Medical Wing, which has 20 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Dry Needling is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03442894 about?
NCT03442894 is a clinical study titled "Dry Needling for Sub Acromial Pain Syndrome". This trial will investigate the benefit of trigger point dry needling (DN) for individuals with a common cause of shoulder pain - sub-acromial pain syndrome. Sub-acromial pain syndrome, also knowns as SAPS, is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. Physical therapy treatments are routinely ...
What is the current status of trial NCT03442894?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 121 participants. The study started on 2018-03-06. Estimated completion is 2022-08-20.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03442894?
The interventions under investigation include: Dry Needling (PROCEDURE), Sham Dry Needling (PROCEDURE), Standard Physical Therapy Treatment (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03442894?
This trial is sponsored by 59th Medical Wing, which has 20 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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