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NCT03638388 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Dry Needling vs Dry Needling With ES in Patients With Neck/Shoulder Pain
A NA study of Neck Pain and Shoulder Pain, sponsored by Kindyle Brennan.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 45
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03638388: Completed NA study of Neck Pain and Shoulder Pain, sponsored by Kindyle Brennan.
NCT03638388 is a NA study of Neck Pain and Shoulder Pain that has completed, run by Kindyle Brennan. The registered enrollment target is 45 participants, below the 1,189-participant average among 31 other Neck Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03638388, a NA study of Neck Pain and Shoulder Pain, has completed, sponsored by Kindyle Brennan.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 45 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
First, we aim to determine if there is a difference in the rate of improvement, as measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), across a 6 week treatment period between those treated with DN only and those treated with DN and intramuscular electrical stimulation (IES) in subjects with upper trapezius active trigger points (aTrPs). Secondly, we want to determine if improvements in clinical outcomes (NDI and NPRS) of patients with upper trapezius active trigger points (aTrPs) treated with dry needling (DN) alone or dry needling with intramuscular electrical stimulation (DN/IES) are maintained 6 weeks post treatment without further intervention. Research Questions: 1. Is there a difference in the rate of improvement in NDI and NPRS across a 6 week treatment period in subjects with upper trapezius active trigger points (aTrPs) between those treated with DN only and those treated with DN and intramuscular electrical stimulation (IES)? 2. Are improvements in clinical outcomes (NDI and NPRS) of patients with upper trapezius active trigger points (aTrPs) treated with dry needling (DN) maintained 6 weeks post treatment without further intervention? Tertiary exploration: If improvement is maintained, is there a difference in outcome maintenance between groups? Did improvement increase between 6 and 12 weeks?
Primary Outcome
Between group difference in within group pain changes
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Dry needling (DN)
- PROCEDURE Dry needling with intramuscular electrical stimulation (DNES)
Study Locations (1)
Texas
- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor - Belton
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 45 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-08-16 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-02-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03638388 record still lists
NCT03638388 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 45 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,189-participant average among 31 other Neck Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Neck Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Dry needling (DN) is the first listed.
NCT03638388 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03638388 about?
NCT03638388 is a clinical study titled "Dry Needling vs Dry Needling With ES in Patients With Neck/Shoulder Pain". First, we aim to determine if there is a difference in the rate of improvement, as measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), across a 6 week treatment period between those treated with DN only and those treated with DN and intramuscular electrical stimulatio...
What is the current status of trial NCT03638388?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 45 participants. The study started on 2018-08-16. Estimated completion is 2019-02-01.
What conditions does trial NCT03638388 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Myofascial Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03638388?
The interventions under investigation include: Dry needling (DN) (PROCEDURE), Dry needling with intramuscular electrical stimulation (DNES) (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03638388?
This trial is sponsored by Kindyle Brennan, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03638388 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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