Clinical Trial: Dry Needling vs Electrical Dry Needling for Myofascial Neck Pain
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition:
Neck Pain
Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck
Trigger Point Pain
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Comparative Effects of Dry Needling Versus Electrical Dry Needling on Myofascial Trigger Point-Induced Neck Pain, Psychological Distress, and Kinesiophobia
Brief Summary:
Neck pain caused by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) is common and is associated with pain, psychological distress, and kinesiophobia (fear of movement). This randomized clinical trial compared Dry Needling (DN) and Electrical Dry Needling (EDN), each delivered once weekly for six weeks, in adults with neck pain due to MTrPs. The study measured changes in pain intensity, psychological distress (depression, anxiety, stress), and kinesiophobia before and after treatment, to determine whether adding electrical…
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