Effects on Plantar Support After Deep Dry Needling in Posterior Tibial Muscle

NCT03756428 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: CEU UCH 210
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 80
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to analyze the changes in plantar support after the technique of deep dry puncture in the posterior tibial. The data will be analyzed by a baropodometer which will record the possible changes in the footprint. The investigator will perform a pre-intervention measurement and 3 post-intervention measurements (immediately after the intervention, at 24 hours and at 72 hours)

Conditions

Movement Disorders

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pain pressure threshold

  Amount of pressure (Kg/cm2) applied at the tibialis posterior myofascial trigger point site that elicit pain for the patient will be reported

  72 hours

Secondary Outcomes (8)

• baropodometric measurements: footprint

  72 hours

• baropodometric measurements: Average footprint pressure

  72 hours

• baropodometric measurements: forefoot area

  72 hours

• baropodometric measurements:forefoot load

  72 hours

• baropodometric measurements: forefoot pressure variation

  72 hours

Study Arms (2)

Deep dry needling in tibialis posterior

EXPERIMENTAL

Deep dry needling will be applied in the tibialis posterior myofascial trigger point

Procedure: Deep dry needling in tibialis posterior

Sham technique in tibialis posterior

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo tibialis dry needling

Procedure: Sham technique in tibialis posterior

Interventions

Deep dry needling in tibialis posterior PROCEDURE

The inspector, with gloves, disinfects the area to be treated with 70º alcohol. Once the alcohol is applied, the intervenor locates and takes the myofascial trigger point and places the needle with the guide tube resting on the skin of the patient. The inspector holds the guide tube between the index and middle fingers lightly touch the needle with the index finger of the other hand to insert the needle perpendicularly into the skin, directing it towards the inspector's thumb. Once the needle is inserted subcutaneously, the guide tube is removed. The controller deepens the needle to myofascial trigger point, and makes fast inputs and outputs into it. The rapid exit is made to the subcutaneous cellular tissue, outside the muscle, but not outside the skin. Next, hemostasis is performed in the area. Once this hemostasis is completed, the patient is incorporated and dressed.

Deep dry needling in tibialis posterior

Sham technique in tibialis posterior PROCEDURE

The patient lies on the stretcher without the trousers. The interventor, with the guide tube, simulates the technique of puncture in the right twin of the subject. The comptroller cleans the area with 70º alcohol. Once the alcohol is applied, he performs the simulated dry needling technique in a plane with his index and middle fingers with the guide tube. It is important that the subject has his head stuck in the hollow of the head of the stretcher throughout the technique to make a correct masking.

Sham technique in tibialis posterior

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• presence of myofascial trigger point in the posterior tibialis
• Accept participation in the study (signature of informed consent)

You may not qualify if:

• Do not present myofascial trigger point in the tibialis posterior.
• Suffering and / or having suffered from lower limb pathologies, deformities or orthopedic injuries that could alter the static and biomechanics.
• Not clearly identify the Myofascial trigger point in the tibialis posterior.
• Have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, myelopathy or radiculopathy.
• Having contraindicated the technique of dry needling for suffering, for example, coagulation problems.
• Be pregnant.
• Have used analgesics 24 hours before participating in the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cardenal Herrera University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera

Valencia, Moncada, 46113, Spain

Location

Related Links

• The University CEU-Cardenal Herrera is th first private university in the Valencian Community. It belongs to the Foundation San Pablo - CEU and is the leading educational organization in Spain with three Universities all over Spain

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Movement Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 21, 2018
• First Posted: November 28, 2018
• Study Start: December 1, 2018
• Primary Completion: December 5, 2018
• Study Completion: December 11, 2018
• Last Updated: December 13, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-12

Locations

ES (1)