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N/ACompleted· 70 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Dry needling +1 moreother
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Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling In Patient With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Riphah International University·interventional·Posted May 29, 2019·Updated Aug 9, 2019

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Dry needling and Control for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Completed, enrolled 70 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

This study intends to determine the effects of trigger point dry needling in patients with Patellofemoral pain Syndrome.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsPatellofemoral Pain Syndrome
CountriesPakistan
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2020202120222023202420252026
First PostedMay 29, 2019
Enrollment StartMar 19, 2019
Primary CompletionJun 30, 2019
TodayJul 1, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3 monthsPosted 7.1 years ago

Interventions

Dry needlingother

Hot Pack will be applied on Quadriceps muscles before session for general relaxation for 7-10 minutes. Stretching of quadriceps femoris muscle with 4 repetitions and 15 second hold per session will be performed. Strengthening exercises of 3 sets of 10 RM with progressive loading per session will be performed. Then after wearing gloves and appropriate personal protective measures, a thin filiform needle will be inserted which will penetrate into the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points.

Controlother

Hot Pack will be applied on Quadriceps muscles before session for general relaxation for 7-10 minutes. Stretching of quadriceps femoris muscle with 4 repetitions and 15 second hold per session will be performed. Strengthening exercises of 3 sets of 10 RM with progressive loading per session will be performed.