N/A
N=44
Accuracy of Rib Palpation for Dry Needling of Deep Periscapular Musculature, Measured With Ultrasound
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04066166 ↗Enrolled (actual)
44
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2026
Primary outcome: Primary: Accuracy — 29 Participants
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Observational
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Palpation (Diagnostic_test)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
- Primary completion
- Jul 2017
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Accuracy |
29 | — |
Summary
Ultrasound was used to identify the location of a rib. This was compared to a practitioner's ability to palpate the area.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Anyone with ribs
Exclusion Criteria
- No children
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04066166). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.