RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07490366

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Exercise, Dry Needling and Interfascial Block Treatments in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome


Sponsor

Eren Başıbüyük

Enrollment

78 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study aimed to compare interfascial block therapy with commonly used exercise therapy and conventional invasive dry needling therapy, and to evaluate its effectiveness and superiority. Another objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the short-term and long-term effectiveness of interfascial block, dry needling, and exercise therapies on pain, disability, and quality of life in patients with myofascial pain syndrome. In this respect, our study is important in terms of its contribution to the literature.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 55 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Dry Needling + Exercise, Exercise, and others for people with myofascial pain of upper trapezius muscle. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 55 Years.

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Interventions

OTHERExercise

Cervical range of motion and trapezius fascial stretching exercises

OTHERDry Needling + Exercise

Cervical ROM, fascial stretching exercises for the trapezius muscles, and dry needling of the relevant fascia with Hua Long brand 0.25x25 mm disposable sterile steel acupuncture needles under ultrasound guidance.

OTHERExercise + interfascial block

Cervical range of motion (ROM) and trapezius muscles are treated with fascial stretching exercises and ultrasound-guided interfascial injection of 1 cc of 2% lidocaine + 4 cc of 0.9% saline solution.


Locations(1)

Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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