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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
68
Medication: 0-3months; Pulsed radiofrequency: week 2, 6, 10;
Medication: 0-3 months; Dry needling: week 2; Pulsed radiofrequency: week 6, 10;
Change of mechanical pain threshold (△MPT)
Mechanical pain threshold was measured by an ergometer called Microfet3. △MPT=MPT4wk (MPT measured at week 4)-MPT 2wk (MPT measured at week 2).
Time frame: week 0 to week 4
Severity of pain
Pain was measured by a numerical rating scale (NRS), with 0 symbolizing no pain and 10 symbolizing the worst pain one could imagine.
Time frame: week 0 to week 12
Sleep
The quality of sleep was measured by Athens Insomnia Scale.
Time frame: week 0 to week 12
Depression and anxiety
Depression was measured by Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Anxiety was measured by a Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 item scale.
Time frame: week 0 to week 12
Life quality
The quality of life was measured by Short Form 36 Health Survey.
Time frame: week 0 to week 12
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