The Effects of Ultrasound-guided PRF Versus DN in Myofascial Pain Patients

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-70
SponsorPeking Union Medical College Hospital

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age 18-70 years old, gender unlimited.

Myofascial pain diagnosed according to the "Simons and Travell" criteria.

Able to complete treatment and follow-up.

Signed inform consent form.

Disqualifiers

History of surgery, trauma, or infection in the pain area.

Severe systemic disease, e.g. malignant tumor; severe hepatic, renal, or coagulation disorder; etc.

Pregnancy, needle phobia, unable to cooperate.

Concurrently receiving pain treatment in other institutions.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency
  • ultrasound-guided dry needling

Treatment groups

68 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

This trial has no locations