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NCT05467098 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Dry Needling and Shoulder Muscle Blood Flow, Motions, and Pain Sensitivity
A NA study of Shoulder Pain and Dry Needling, sponsored by Texas Woman's University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT05467098: Completed NA study of Shoulder Pain and Dry Needling, sponsored by Texas Woman's University.
NCT05467098 is a NA study of Shoulder Pain and Dry Needling that has completed, run by Texas Woman's University. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 100-participant average among 27 other Shoulder Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (60% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05467098, a NA study of Shoulder Pain and Dry Needling, has completed, sponsored by Texas Woman's University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people consult with their primary health care provider, and 40-50% of these patients with shoulder pain continued to complain of persistent symptoms after 6 to 12 months. It has been suggested that the presence of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) may contribute to the chronicity of shoulder symptoms. An MTrP is a hyperirritable taut band of tissue within a muscle that produces pain when stimulated MTrPs are common in patients with shoulder disorders and occur most often in the infraspinatus muscle of a painful shoulder MTrPs were associated with an acidic biochemical environment with elevated levels of inflammatory mediators, neuropeptides, and proinflammatory cytokines such as bradykinin and calcitonin g-related peptide. It was hypothesized that metabolic demands on muscle and capillary constrictions may contribute to the development of MTrPs. To date, only a few studies have examined the vascular environment of MTrPs and surrounding areas before and after dry needling. No studies have yet examined whether dry needling would change blood flow in patients with shoulder pathology. Therefore, the purpose of this pilot study is to examine the effect of dry needling on blood flow of the infraspinatus muscle using color Doppler imaging in individuals with and without shoulder pain.
Primary Outcome
On a Doppler waveform, the PSV corresponds to each "peak" within the spectral window. These values will be used to calculate the RI with the formula RI = (PSV - EDV)/PSV.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Dry Needling
Study Locations (1)
Texas
- Texas Woman's University - Dallas
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-06-30 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-06-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT05467098 record still lists
NCT05467098 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 100-participant average among 27 other Shoulder Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (60% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Shoulder Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Dry Needling is the first listed.
NCT05467098 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05467098 about?
NCT05467098 is a clinical study titled "Dry Needling and Shoulder Muscle Blood Flow, Motions, and Pain Sensitivity". Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people consult with their primary health care provider, and 40-50% of these patients with shoulder pain continued to complain of persistent symptoms after 6 to 12 months. It has been suggested that the presence of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) may ...
What is the current status of trial NCT05467098?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2022-06-30. Estimated completion is 2024-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT05467098 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Shoulder Pain, Dry Needling.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05467098?
The interventions under investigation include: Dry Needling (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05467098?
This trial is sponsored by Texas Woman's University, which has 51 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT05467098 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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