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IRCT20100127003217N12 IRCT 2019-02-19 Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Effectiveness of Biofeedback Therapy compared to Acupuncture for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome in neck and upper back area: A Randomized clinical trial Effectiveness of Biofeedback Therapy compared to Acupuncture for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome in neck and upper back area: A Randomized clinical trial 2019-02-20 anticipated 50 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/33195 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Double blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Supportive, Randomization description: The randomization method has been done based on a random number table with computer software or computerized random number generator, Blinding description: Acupuncture is performed by a physiatrist and patient assessment before and after treatment is performed by a resident of the Rehabilitation who are unaware of the type of group. N/A Myofacial pain syndrome. Intervention 1: Intervention group: patients in group A were treated with biofeedback for 6 sessions. Patients, Before and after treatment( immediately and 12 weeks after treatment), were evaluated with VAS for pain intensity, neck disability index for assessment of function, algometer for pain pressure thereshold and bubble inclinometer for range of motion of neck. Intervention 2: Intervention group: patients in group B were treated with acupuncture for 6 sessions. Patients, Before and after treatment( immediately and 12 weeks after treatment), were evaluated with VAS for pain intensity, neck disability index for assessment of function, algometer for pain pressure thereshold and bubble inclinometer for range of motion of neck. Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available Justification or reason for indecision in sharing IPD is No more information
public Ali pirani
Department of physical medicine and rehabilitation, imam reza hospital, daneshgah square, tabriz
Tabriz Iran (Islamic Republic of) 5169615901 +98 41 3384 6093 A.pirani90@yahoo.com Tabriz University of Medical Sciences scientific Fariba Eslamiyan
Department of physical medicine and rehabilitation,imam reza hospital, daneshgah square, tabriz
Tabriz Iran (Islamic Republic of) 5987463214 +98 41 3336 1928 Eslamiyanf@tbzmed.ac.ir Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Presence of neck and shoulder’s muscles pain for more than 2 months and less than 1 year Presence of at leats 3 trigger points around the neck and shoulder muscles VAS between 4-10 The desire to participate in the study no limit no limit Both If there is radiculopathy based on history and the presence of one of radiculopathy’s findings such as weakness , radicular pain, reduced DTR, paresthesia and positive spurling test Presence of confirmed cervical discopathy with MRI Presence of severe cervical degenerative changes History of surgery or cervical spine trauma History of therapeutic intervention for recent neck problems Presence of systemic diseases that prevent acupuncture or biofeedback therapy, such as hemorrhagic, rhomatologic or cardiovascular disorders Patients with history of depression or Taking psychological drugs People with diagnosis of fibromyalgia Pregnancy Malignancy R52.2 Other chronic pain Treatment - Devices Treatment - Devices Intervention group: patients in group A were treated with biofeedback for 6 sessions. Patients, Before and after treatment( immediately and 12 weeks after treatment), were evaluated with VAS for pain intensity, neck disability index for assessment of function, algometer for pain pressure thereshold and bubble inclinometer for range of motion of neck. Intervention group: patients in group B were treated with acupuncture for 6 sessions. Patients, Before and after treatment( immediately and 12 weeks after treatment), were evaluated with VAS for pain intensity, neck disability index for assessment of function, algometer for pain pressure thereshold and bubble inclinometer for range of motion of neck Pain intensity. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 3 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale ( VAS ). Neck functional disability. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 3 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Neck disability Index questionare. Pain pressure treshold. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 3 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Algometer. Neck range of motion in flexion, extension, left and right lateral bending. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 3 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Bubble inclinometer. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Approved 2018-04-16 Ethics committee of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Vice Chancellor of Research, Daneshgah Ave. Tabriz East Azarbaijan Iran (Islamic Republic of)