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This study aims to compare the effects of pulsed radiofrequency and drying needling and explore the short-term effect of pulsed radiofrequency in treating myofascial pain patients.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| PRF-PRF | Experimental |
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| DN-PRF | Active Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency | Procedure | Medication: 0-3months; Pulsed radiofrequency: week 2, 6, 10; |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change of mechanical pain threshold (â–³MPT) | Mechanical pain threshold was measured by an ergometer called Microfet3. â–³MPT=MPT4wk (MPT measured at week 4)-MPT 2wk (MPT measured at week 2). | week 0 to week 4 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Severity of pain | Pain was measured by a numerical rating scale (NRS), with 0 symbolizing no pain and 10 symbolizing the worst pain one could imagine. | week 0 to week 12 |
| Sleep | The quality of sleep was measured by Athens Insomnia Scale. |
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Jin Wang | Contact | +86 15210424157 | wangjin05@163.com |
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| ultrasound-guided dry needling | Procedure | Medication: 0-3 months; Dry needling: week 2; Pulsed radiofrequency: week 6, 10; |
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| week 0 to week 12 |
| Depression and anxiety | Depression was measured by Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Anxiety was measured by a Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 item scale. | week 0 to week 12 |
| Life quality | The quality of life was measured by Short Form 36 Health Survey. | week 0 to week 12 |