Testing dry needling for neck pain expectations
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how people’s expectations and experiences relate to treatment with dry needling for neck pain. It may help researchers understand who benefits most from this therapy for upper trapezius muscle pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have neck pain
- Your pain is in the upper trapezius muscle, with a very sensitive spot (hyperalgesic point)
- Your pain does not spread/irradiate toward your upper arm or hand
- You do not have a psychological disorder that would affect participation
- You have not had whiplash as a cause of your current problem
- You do not have nerve-type symptoms (for example, tingling, burning, or numbness)
- You have not had surgery in your neck or shoulder spine area
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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