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Clinical Trials in Spain / NCT04636879
Recruiting Not applicable

Dry Needling and Patients Treatment Expectations

NCT04636879 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Spain tracker
Sponsor
University of Alcala
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2021-02-23
Last updated
2026-05-01

Condition(s) studied

Neck Pain; Dry Needling; Motivation

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Positive expectation AND dry needling in the upper trapezius fibers, at the most painful pointNeutral expectation AND dry needling in the upper trapezius fibers, at the most painful pointNegative expectation AND dry needling in the upper trapezius fibers, at the most painful point

Positive expectation AND dry needling in the upper trapezius fibers, at the most painful point: The subjects will received the same treatment, using dry needling in the upper trapezius fibers, at the most painful point after receiving the corresponding message.

Neutral expectation AND dry needling in the upper trapezius fibers, at the most painful point: The subjects will received the same treatment, using dry needling in the upper trapezius fibers, at the most painful point after receiving the corresponding

Negative expectation AND dry needling in the upper trapezius fibers, at the most painful point: The subjects will received the same treatment, using dry needling in the upper trapezius fibers, at the most painful point after receiving the corresponding

Study summary

Objectives The aim of this study is to compare the effects of inducing positive expectations against negative or neutral induced expectations on the activation of the Autonomic Nervous System and the analgesic response, after a dry needling technique in upper trapezius fibers in patients with unspecific neck pain.

Summary Theoretical framework: Dry needling has proven its efficacy for the treatment of myofascial trigger points. Moreover, it has proven its effects over the Central Nervous System and the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). Despite that previous studies have researched the role of patient's expectations and their relationship with the results of treatment, there is insufficient information concerning the effects of inducing expectations and the activation of the ANS during the application of widely used therapies, such as dry needling.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Neck pain. * Hiperalgesic point in Upper trapezius muscle. Exclusion Criteria: * Pain Irradiation toward upper limb * Psychological disorders * Whiplash. * Neuropathic symptoms * Cervical and / or Shoulder Spine Surgery

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Skin conductance (µS). — Change from baseline at twenty minutes
    It is the measure of the variations in the electrical resistance of the skin, caused by the excitation of the sweat glands, controlled by the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Clinical University Alcalá de Henares Madrid Recruiting

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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