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IRCT20191208045652N2 IRCT 2020-03-27 Iran University of Medical Sciences Effect of ِDry needling and High Power Laser Therapy in treatment of Trigger Points Comparison of Effects of Dry needling and High Power Laser Therapy on Clinical Signs in Females with Upper Trapezoid Muscle Active Trigger Points (a Single-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial) 2020-01-21 anticipated 30 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/44289 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Treatment, Randomization description: In this study, a simple block random allocation method will be used. In order to balance the number of samples in each group, a blocking method with random sizes of 6 will be used and non-transparent envelopes will be used to hide the random assignment. It should be noted that steps are taken to create a randomization sequence by a person who is not involved in any other stage of the research, Blinding description: Assessment and treatment will be performed by two individuals. Assessor and analyzer the data are those who are unaware of the grouping and will be unaware of which group each subject belongs to. The assesor is present only at the time of assessment (before and after treatment). N/A Upper trapezius muscle active trigger point. Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: dry needling (Dang bang South Korea, 50*0.3 mm) with passive stretching and posture correction education based on pamphlet during 5 sessions, 2 times a week, for 3 weeks. Intervention 2: Intervention group 2: High power laser (New Age, Italy) with wavelength of 1064 nm, power 14 W, frequency 100 Hz with passive stretching and posture correction education based on pamphlet during 5 sessions, 2 times a week, for 3 weeks. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: All data can be shared after unidentified people When: starting accessibility 6 months after printing results To whom: The information is accessible to all researchers working in academic and scientific institutions. Conditions: Use of data is only possible by mentioning the name and organizational affiliation of the correspond and co-author of the project and the published article. Where to obtain: Connect to Azize Parandnia by email: azize.parande@gmail.com How to obtain: If information is used in scientific and therapeutic activities, information is provided as soon as possible. Comments:
public Azize Prandnia
Golestan Dormitory, Madadkaran street, Shahid Shahnazari street, Madar square, Mirdamad boulevard
Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1545913487 +098 21 2225 6434 azize.parande@gmail.com Iran University of Medical Sciences scientific Marzieh Yassin
Physical therapy department, Rasoul Akram hospital, Niayesh street, Sattarkhan street
Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1445613131 +98 21 2222 8052 m.yassin.pt@gmail.com Iran University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) Women with age range of 18-35 years The presence of pain score between 30-60 mm according to visual analogue scale during rest or movement The presence of maximum of three active trigger points in the upper trapezoid muscle The history of trigger point pain for more than three months The presence of taut band in the upper trapezoid muscle during the touch The presence of sensitive and painful points in the response to 25 N pressure The presence of referred pain pattern in the response to pressure Ability to reading and writing to Persian language 18 years 35 years Female The history of any treatment for trigger points and steroid injections over the past 3 months The history of fibromyalgia syndrome The history of surgery and fractures in the neck The presence of symptoms of cervical disc disorders such as radiculopathy The presence of neurological diseases The history of malignancy Pregnancy Severe postural disorders such as scoliosis and kyphosis The presence of infection and skin ulcers The history of receiving anticoagulants Fear of Needle The presence of communication and cognitive impairment The history of trauma such as whiplash injuries Patient dissatisfaction to continuing treatment and assessment M70.9 Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Intervention group 1: dry needling (Dang bang South Korea, 50*0.3 mm) with passive stretching and posture correction education based on pamphlet during 5 sessions, 2 times a week, for 3 weeks. Intervention group 2: High power laser (New Age, Italy) with wavelength of 1064 nm, power 14 W, frequency 100 Hz with passive stretching and posture correction education based on pamphlet during 5 sessions, 2 times a week, for 3 weeks. Pain. Timepoint: Pain before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: pain with visual analogue scale. Pain pressure threshold. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Algometer J-Tech, USA. Side bending & rotation range of motion. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: iPhone 8 application, goniometer. Neck Disability Index. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 days and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Persian version of Neck Disability Index questionnaire. Iran University of Medical Sciences Approved 2020-01-14 Ethics committee of Iran university of medical sciences Iran university of medical sciences, next to Milad tower, Hemmat highway Tehran Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of)