| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/08/093825 [Registered on: 28/08/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
13/04/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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An interventional study: Dry Needling vs. Ischemic compression Therapy: Which Works Better for Upper Back Pain in Young Adults? |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Comparison between dry needling and ischemic compression therapy in non-specific fascio- thoracic pain among young adults. |
| Trial Acronym |
NIL |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Diksha Solanki |
| Designation |
PG Student |
| Affiliation |
Guru Nanak Dev University |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Guru Nanak Dev University, Grand Trunk road, Off NH1
Amritsar
PUNJAB
143001
India |
| Phone |
08920346970 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
pearl81172@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Manpreet Bir Kaur |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Guru Nanak Dev University |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Guru Nanak Dev University, Grand Trunk road, Off NH1
Amritsar
PUNJAB
143001
India |
| Phone |
9988333506 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
manpreetrandhawa506@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Manpreet Bir Kaur |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Guru Nanak Dev University |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Guru Nanak Dev University, Grand Trunk road, Off NH1
Amritsar
PUNJAB
143001
India |
| Phone |
9988333506 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
manpreetrandhawa506@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Diksha Solanki |
| Address |
3118, old Dharampura, East Delhi, 110031 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [Myself] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Diksha Solanki |
Health centre, Guru Nanak Dev University |
Grand trunk road, off NH1, Amritsar Punjab
Amritsar
PUNJAB |
08920346970
pearl81172@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional Ethics Committee |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Patients |
(1) ICD-10 Condition: M709||Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Dry Needling |
Dry needling is a minimally invasive technique that targets trigger points within the fascia to induce a local twitch response, promoting pain relief through endogenous opioid release. |
| Comparator Agent |
Ischemic Compression Therapy |
Ischemic compression is a manual therapy technique employed to alleviate myofascial trigger points. This method involves applying sustained pressure to the MTrP, temporarily restricting blood flow ("ischemia") to the area. Upon release, a resurgence of blood flow occurs, potentially aiding in the reduction of pain and restoration of muscle function. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
40.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1. Subjects with non-specific fascio- thoracic pain.
2. Both male and female subjects aged between 18- 40 years
3. History of thoracic pain
4. Subjects with a hypersensitive nodule within a palpable taut band of skeletal muscle. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1. Subjects on anti-coagulant or anti-aggregate medications
2. History of systemic or local infection
3. History of heart surgery in past 6 months
4. History thoracic rib and thoracic spine fracture
5. Subjects suffering from malignancy
6. Subjects having fear of needles
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Adaptive randomization, such as minimization |
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Method of Concealment
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Alternation |
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Blinding/Masking
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Participant Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Height
Weight
Pain
Pressure pain threshold |
2 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="80"
Sample Size from India="80"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "80"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="80" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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15/09/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
23/03/2026 |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
23/03/2026 |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="8"
Days="0" |
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Completed |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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The research proposal titled “Comparison between Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression Therapy in Non-Specific Fascio-Thoracic Pain among Young Adults” by focuses on evaluating and comparing the effectiveness of two physiotherapy interventions for managing thoracic fascia-related pain. Non-specific fascio-thoracic pain, often associated with myofascial trigger points, poor posture, and muscular imbalances, is a common clinical problem in young adults. The study aims to assess the impact of dry needling and ischemic compression therapy on pain reduction, pressure pain threshold, and trigger point release. Conducted as an experimental study with 80 participants aged 18–40 years, it will involve dividing subjects into two groups: one receiving dry needling at specific thoracic paraspinal levels and the other undergoing ischemic compression at active trigger points. Pain will be measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, and pressure pain threshold will be assessed with an algometer. By directly comparing these two interventions, the study seeks to determine which technique provides greater effectiveness in alleviating fascio-thoracic pain and improving functional outcomes. |