Clinical Trial

Dry Needling vs. Cupping Therapy in MPS

Completed
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Summary
This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of dry needling and cupping therapy in patients diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome involving the trapezius, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and levator scapulae muscles. Treatment efficacy was evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS), the number of trigger points, the Likert satisfaction scale, and the multidimensional quality of life scale.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2026-06-30.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07688317
Lead Sponsor Turkish League Against Rheumatism
Collaborators: Atatürk University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit
Conditions Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
Enrollment 92 participants
Start Date 2022-03-15
Primary Completion 2024-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-08-29 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-10