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Traditional acupuncture and laser acupuncture in chronic nonspecific neck pain: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Rafaela Peron, Érika Patrícia Rampazo, Richard Eloin Liebano

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Article in Trials, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05689788 (Effect of High-intensity Laser Therapy in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain. Randomized Clinical Trial), which is not on this map. Cited by 4 papers.

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2 · The registry

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Effect of High-intensity Laser Therapy in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain. Randomized Clinical Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorQuiropraxia y EquilibrioRan2024 to 2025Enrolled72ConditionsNon-specific Chronic Neck PainArmsHigh-intensity laser therapy, Stretching exercise, Sham High-intensity laser therapy
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Rafaela PeronDepartment of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luis, km 235, São Carlos, SP, CEP 13565-905, Brazil.
Érika Patrícia RampazoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luis, km 235, São Carlos, SP, CEP 13565-905, Brazil.
Richard Eloin LiebanoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rodovia Washington Luis, km 235, São Carlos, SP, CEP 13565-905, Brazil. liebano@gmail.com.
Universidade Federal de São Carlos · BR

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNonspecific neck pain is a multifactorial and very common condition in adult individuals, traditional acupuncture (TA) and laser acupuncture (LA) may be treatment options for certain individuals in such a condition. However, no reports were found in the literature comparing the effectiveness of TA and LA in cases of chronic nonspecific neck pain. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to investigate the effectiveness of TA and LA therapies in individuals with chronic nonspecific neck pain, noting which one is more efficient for this condition. The result of this research will have direct implications for pain management and, consequently, may benefit individuals suffering from nonspecific chronic neck pain. METHODS/

designThis will be a controlled and randomized clinical trial. Eighty-four individuals will be recruited and distributed equally and randomly into 3 groups: TA (which will receive the acupuncture treatment with needles), LA (which will receive the laser acupuncture treatment), and Sham (who will receive the placebo intervention). The acupuncture points (Tianzhu, Fengchi, Jianjing, and Jianzhongshu) will be stimulated bilaterally. The primary outcome will be pain intensity, determined using the Numerical Rating Scale. The secondary outcomes will be pressure pain threshold, temporal summation of pain, conditioned pain modulation, use of analgesic medicines after treatment, and the global perceived effect scale. The assessments will be performed immediately before and after the treatment, which will be a single session, at the follow-up and 1 month after the end of the treatments; evaluation will be made of the pain intensity and the global perceived effect. Statistical analysis of the data obtained will consider a significance level of p < 0.05. DISCUSSION: This study will provide evidence concerning the effects of LA treatment, in comparison with TA and sham intervention, leading to benefits for individuals suffering from chronic nonspecific neck pain.

trial registrationBrazilian Registry of Clinical Trials - ReBEC RBR-7vbw5gd . Date of registration: August 06th, 2021.

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Acupuncture TherapyChronic PainAdultHumansNeck PainPain MeasurementRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTreatment OutcomeLaser acupunctureNeck painRandomized controlled trialStudy protocolTraditional acupuncture

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