RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07511751

COMPARISON OF THREE TREATMENT MODALITIES IN MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME

COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OFF DRY NEEDLING, EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE THERAPY, AND TRANSCUTANEOUS PULSED RADIOFREQUENCY IN PATIENTS WITH MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME: A PROSPECTIVE, RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

Sponsor

ALİEMAN

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Mar 10, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

myofascial pain syndrome

Summary

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of dry needling, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), and pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. The primary outcomes include pain intensity and functional status. Patients will be randomly assigned to different treatment groups, and outcomes will be evaluated before and after the interventions. The results of this study are expected to contribute to determining the most effective treatment method for pain management.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a procedure called Dry Needling, a procedure called Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, and others for people with myofascial pain syndrome. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 65 Years.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREDry Needling

Dry needling applied to myofascial trigger points

PROCEDUREExtracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy applied to the painful area

PROCEDUREPulsed radiofrequency(PRF)

Pulsed radiofrequency applied to the target area for the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome

Locations(1)

Sakarya Training and Research Hospital

Adapazarı, Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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