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The analgesic effects of ultrasound-guided dry-needling therapy will be evaluated in the management of head and neck pain.
The analgesic effects of ultrasound-guided dry-needling therapy will be evaluated in the management of head and neck pain by myofascial active and latent trigger point.
The myofascial pain control will be assessed for the superficial and deep posterolateral muscle complex of neck. The analgesic request, Range Of Motion (ROM), Motion Related Pain (MRP) and the quality of life, will be also assessed.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry-Needling | Experimental | Ultrasound-Guided Dry-Needling Therapy focused on the active and latent myofascial trigger points. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound-guided Dry-Needling Therapy | Device | The needle will be insert under ultrasound guidance to elicit the myofascial response on the neck of the patients |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Trigger Point | The number of the elicited myofascial trigger points assessed during dry-needling treatment | The first hour of the treatment |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Analgesic request | The analgesic request will be assessed in mg of equianalgesic morphine | 3 months trom treatment |
| Karnofsky Performance Status | The quality of life assessed by Karnofsky Performance Status (a 0-100 steps scale, from 0 [Dead] to 100 [Normal no complaints; no evidence of disease]). |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Pierfrancesco Fusco, MD | San Salvatore Academic Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| San Salvatore Academic Hospital | Coppito | L'Aquila | 67100 | Italy |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D019547 | Neck Pain |
| D006261 | Headache |
| D010146 | Pain |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| 3 months from treatment |
| Range Of Motion (ROM) | The alpha angle expressed in degrees and assessed during | 3 months after treatment |
| Motion Related Pain | Pain assessed by Numeric Rating Scale (a 10-steps scale, from 0 [no pain] to 10 [worse pain]), during flexion, extension and rotation of neck and head | 3 months after treatment |
| Perception | Pain assessed by Numeric Rating Scale (a 10-steps scale, from 0 [no pain] to 10 [worse pain]) | 3 months after treatment |