Overview

Cortisone Injection vs Trigger Point Dry Needling Fin the Treatment of Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome: A Pilot Study

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if trigger point dry needling (TDN) is as effective as cortisone injection (CI) in reducing pain and improving function in patients with greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS).
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Scott and White Hospital & Clinic
Treatments:
Cortisone
Cortisone acetate
Polystyrene sulfonic acid