Clinical trials: Myofascial
Office Worker, Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Upper Trapezius)
Predictors of Pressure Pain Thresholds
Objective: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine whether office-related strain risk, head and neck working posture, and weekly screen time predict the mean pressure pain threshold (PPT) at latent trigger points (LTrPs) in…
- Conditions
- Office Worker, Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Upper Trapezius), Pain Threshold, Trigger Points, Myofascial
- Trial name
- NCT07874230
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Masticatory Myofascial Pain
Effect Of Orofacial Pain Therapy On Bruxism
Bruxism and clenching at night and during the day are considered the most common parafunctions that can influence temporomandibular disorders, including chronic myofascial pain of the masticatory muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT07875738
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Chronic Masticatory Myofascial Pain
Masticatory Muscle Activity Using a 24-Hour Wearable Device
Patients with chronic masticatory myofascial pain (MFP) often report that stress and parafunctional oral habits aggravate their pain, consistent with the widespread belief that stress and parafunctional habits lead to…
- Trial name
- NCT07861906
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Midwestern University
Chronic Low-back Pain, Myofascial Pain
Ultrasound Imaging for Myofascial Pain
The goal of this observational study is to develop and validate a biomarker for lumbar myofascial pain (MP) based on ultrasound obtained measurements of the lumbar muscles and fascia.
- Trial name
- NCT05928884
- Testing
- There is no intervention. It is a phenotyping study only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Myofascial Pain
Multi-modal Imaging of Myofascial Pain
The goal of this study is to develop new imaging biomarkers for quantitative assessments of myofascial pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06036524
- Testing
- Multi-modal, multi-parametric, multiscale imaging of the myofascial unit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Myofascial Pelvic Pain
NIRS for the Diagnosis of Myofascial Pelvic Pain
Myofascial Pelvic Pain (MPP) is an often-misdiagnosed condition affecting up to 26% of women during their lives and imposing enormous costs on national health care systems.
- Trial name
- NCT07181447
- Testing
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Assessment by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Myofascial Pain
Magnetic Resonance Elastography of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
The purpose of this research study is to use a new imaging technique called Magnetic Resonance (MR) Elastography to create new imaging parameters to measure the mechanical properties of myofascial tissues that can be used to…
- Trial name
- NCT05604066
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance (MR) Elastography, MRI structural imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
The Effect of KT on Tissue Parameters
Myofascial pain is a concept that refers to pain from trigger points. The region of the upper trapezius muscle is the most common region of myofascial pain syndrome (MAS).
- Trial name
- KinesioTape (NCT06012305)
- Testing
- Taping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
Myofascial Pain
Ultrasonographic Assessment of Muscle Echogenicity in Myofascial Pain
Myofascial pain is one of the most important symptoms in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Although the etiological factors leading to TMD have not been definitively established, parafunctional habits such as…
- Trial name
- UAMEMP (NCT07676799)
- Testing
- occlusal splint, Lidocaine Hydrochloride 2% Injection Solution
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Facial Pain
Comparative Analysis of Dry Needling Techniques for Orofacial Myofascial Pain
This study aims to compare the clinical effectiveness and individual comfort of three distinct dry needling techniques (dynamic, static, and hybrid) for managing orofacial myofascial pain.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Facial Pain, Trigger Points
- Trial name
- NCT07706153
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Flávio Magno Gonçalves
Myofascial Trigger Points, Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
Combined Therapy and Jones Technique for Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points
Myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle are a common cause of neck pain and may negatively affect pressure pain threshold, upper limb function, sleep quality, and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Trigger Points, Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck
- Trial name
- NCT07695402
- Testing
- Jones Technique, Combined Therapy (Therapeutic Ultrasound + TENS), Combined Therapy + Jones Technique
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isabel de Almeida Paz
Tension-Type Headache, Cervicogenic Headache
The Classification and Treatment of Myofascial Headache: a Cross-sectional Study and Randomized Controlled Trial.
This project comprises two studies; a cross-sectional study and a randomized controlled trial. 1. The goal of the cross-sectional study is to compare multiple outcome parameters in different headache types: tension type (TTH)…
- Conditions
- Tension-Type Headache, Cervicogenic Headache, Myofascial Headache
- Trial name
- COMPHAS_RCT (NCT06100588)
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Manual therapy
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 152 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
Immediate Effects of Shock Wave Therapy With Stretching or Isometric Contraction on Upper Trapezius
Excessive use of smart devices and prolonged sitting posture in modern daily life can lead to potential hypertonicity and functional impairment of the upper trapezius even in healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- rESWT (NCT07609173)
- Testing
- Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Stretching, Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Isometric Contraction
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sahmyook University
Postural Disorders, Facial Asymmetry
Effects of Myofascial Release Therapy on Body Posture and Facial Symmetry
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effects of myofascial release therapy on body posture and facial symmetry in healthy individuals.
- Conditions
- Postural Disorders, Facial Asymmetry, Myofascial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- MYOPOST-FACE (NCT07610200)
- Testing
- Myofascial Release Therapy
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ece ACAR
Suboccipital Muscles, Superficial Back Line
Self-Myofascial Release of the Upper Cervical Muscles
The primary objective is to examine the influence of the suboccipital muscles on the superficial back line. The investigators will measure the following as part of this objective: Changes in biomechanical and viscoelastic…
- Conditions
- Suboccipital Muscles, Superficial Back Line, Myofascial Release
- Trial name
- NCT06529991
- Testing
- Occipivot suboccipital pillow self-myofascial release
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Effectiveness of Positional Release Techniques and Graston Technique In Trigger Point
The purpose of the study is to evaluate comparative effectiveness of positional release techniques and graston technique In trapezius trigger point
- Trial name
- NCT06986317
- Testing
- Positional release techniques, Graston technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Accuracy of Rib Palpation for Dry Needling of Deep Periscapular Musculature, Measured With Ultrasound
Ultrasound was used to identify the location of a rib. This was compared to a practitioner's ability to palpate the area.
- Trial name
- NCT04066166
- Testing
- Palpation
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Self-Myofascial Release
Effect of Vibration and Non-Vibration Foam Rolling
This study aims to compare the immediate effects of vibration and non-vibration foam rolling on the biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of knee flexor and extensor muscles in young male recreational athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT07414238
- Testing
- VFR, FR
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Manisa Celal Bayar University
Bruxism, Pelvic Pain
Bruxism, Pelvic Pain, Erectile Dysfunction, and Anxiety in Young Adult Men
Bruxism is a parafunctional activity characterized by clenching or grinding of the teeth during wakefulness or sleep. Increasing evidence suggests that bruxism is not only related to orofacial structures but may also be…
- Conditions
- Bruxism, Pelvic Pain, Myofascial Pain - Dysfunction Syndrome of TMJ, Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07469345
- Testing
- Questionnaire and Physical Exam
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
Bruxism, Pelvic Floor Disorder
Bruxism and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Young Women
Bruxism and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Young Women
- Conditions
- Bruxism, Pelvic Floor Disorder, Young Adult Females, Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07437924
- Testing
- Questionnaire and Physical Exam
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University