Clinical trials: Myofascial Neck Pain
Suboccipital Muscles
Effects of Suboccipital Release on Sensorial and Functional Parameters
Suboccipital release is a straightforward technique beneficial for addressing musculoskeletal complaints like neck pain and headaches.
- Trial name
- NCT06761391
- Testing
- Pain Pressure Threshold, Cervical Range of Motion, Balance Error Scoring
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Pain, Breast Cancer
Myofascial Induction in Breast Cancer Survivors
The purpose of this study was to show the immediate effects of myofascial induction on perceived pain and anxiety, cervical/shoulder range of motion and mood state in breast cancer survivors suffering shoulder/arm morbidity.
- Trial name
- NCT02859168
- Testing
- Myofascial Induction, Unplugged pulsed shortwave therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Granada
Cervicogenic Headache
Therapeutic Effectiveness of Dry Needling and Acupressure Therapy Among Patients With Cervicogenic Headache
A randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a pre-test and post-test design will be conducted to compare the therapeutic effectiveness of Dry Needling (DN), Acupressure Therapy (AT), and their combination (DN + AT) against a control…
- Trial name
- headache (NCT07192497)
- Testing
- DRY NEEDLING, Acupressure, Dry needling and Acupressure therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- National Health Care Center (NHC) The Doctors Plaza Physical Therapy
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Effect of MET vs Neck Calliet Exercises on Neck Pain and Disability in Nurses
This study compares the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) and Neck Calliet Exercises in managing mechanical neck pain and associated disability due to trapezius trigger points among nurses.
- Trial name
- NCT07138807
- Testing
- Muscle Energy Technique, Neck Calliet exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Efficacy of Dextrose Prolotherapy in Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Dextrose Prolotherapy
Myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by the presence of hypersensitive points called trigger points that cause pain, tenderness, spasm, stiffness, limitation of movement, weakness, taut band within the muscle, and pain…
- Trial name
- NCT04941118
- Testing
- Injection of dextrose, local anesthetic and saline to the myofascial trigger point, Local anesthetic and saline injection to the myofascial trigger point
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mustafa Kemal University
Neck Pain, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Noninvasive Treatment of Upper Trapezius Active Trigger Points in College Students With Neck Pain
Hyperexcitable myofascial trigger points located within a taut band of skeletal muscle or fascia cause referred pain, local tenderness, and autonomic changes.
- Trial name
- NCT05265468
- Testing
- Jones Group (Strain Counterstrain), Lewit Group, Chaitow Group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Validity, Reliability of Neck Disability Index in Albanian
To translate and validate the Cervical Disability Index (NDI) into Albanian for use in the Albanian-speaking population
- Trial name
- NDI (NCT06833359)
- Testing
- Observation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 582 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Neck Pain
The Effect of Vibration Therapy Over Neck Myofascial Trigger Points
The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a self-administered vibration therapy treatment on neck pain, disability and pressure pain thresholds in patients with non-specific neck pain and myofascial trigger points…
- Trial name
- vibraMTrP (NCT02393521)
- Testing
- Shindo® vibration mattress
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Neck Pain
Evaluation of Pain Quality in Young Swimmers Suffering From Myofascial Pain Syndrome Using Lidocaine Phonophoresis
To evaluate pain quality by pain quality assessment scale (PQAS) using lidocaine phonophoresis on myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) in athletic children.
- Trial name
- MPS (NCT06573775)
- Testing
- pulsed ultrasound, myofascial release, lidocaine phonophoresis
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New Ismailia National University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Effects of Pressure Release of Myofascial Trigger Points on Mechanical Neck Pain.
The study aims to compare the effectiveness of myofascial trigger point treatment using pressure release versus a control group in patients with mechanical neck pain, randomly assigned.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, Myofacial Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06051799
- Testing
- Myofascial trigger points pressure release, Therapeutic exercise and postural hygiene
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
The Effectiveness of Temporomandibular Joint Mobilization and Exercise in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain
To examine the effects of temporomandibular joint mobilization and exercises added to the conventional physiotherapy program on posture, functionality and muscular endurance in individuals with chronic neck pain.
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome, Neck Pain, Chronic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06005922
- Testing
- physiotherapy, TMJ exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
High-Intensity Laser Therapy for Trapezius Myofascial Pain (HILT-TRAP Study)
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of optimized High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) compared with sham treatment in patients with trapezius myofascial pain syndrome.
- Trial name
- HILT-TRAP Stud (NCT07352787)
- Testing
- High-Intensity Laser Therapy
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Neveen Abd El Maksoad Kohaf
Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
rESWT vs LLLT for Cervical Myofascial Pain
Background and Aim: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) in the cervical region is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders associated with myofascial trigger points that cause muscle pain, stiffness, and reduced range of…
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Low-Level Light Therapy, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
- Trial name
- NCT07593781
- Testing
- Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Low-Level Laser Therapy
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck
The Effectiveness of Radial Shockwave Therapy on Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Neck and Upper Back.
Introduction: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common, costly and often persistent musculoskeletal problem. Radial shockwave (RSW) is one of the most common treatment for MFS.
- Trial name
- NCT05381987
- Testing
- Radial shockwave therapy
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Upper Trapezius)
Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling, Lidocaine Injection, and Oxygen-Ozone Therapy for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Prospective, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial comparing ultrasound-guided dry needling, lidocaine injection, and oxygen-ozone injection in patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) of the upper trapezius muscle.
- Trial name
- USDLO-MPS (NCT07738783)
- Testing
- Dru Needling, Lidocaine Injection (1%, 2 mL), Oxygen-Ozone Injection (10 μg/mL, 5 mL)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Derince Training and Research Hospital
Cervical Spine Disease
Effectiveness of Neuroscience-based Pain Education in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain
The effectiveness of neuroscience-based pain education, myofascial induction technique, and home exercise programs will be compared in patients with chronic neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06320938
- Testing
- Neuroscience-Based Pain Education Combined with Home Exercise Program, Myofascial Induction Techniques Combined with Home Exercise Program, Home Exercises Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Turkoglu Dr. Kemal Beyazit State Hospital
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
Relationship Between Upper Cervical Mobility and Temporomandibular Joint Range of Motion in Patients With Temporomandibular Disorders
Upper cervical spine mobility plays a crucial role in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) function. This observational study investigates the relationship between upper cervical spine mobility and TMJ range of motion in patients…
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome, Cervicogenic Headache
- Trial name
- NCT07371195
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Deraya University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS), Neck Pain
Dual Frequency Low-Level Laser Therapy in Myofascial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether dual frequency low-level laser therapy can reduce pain, improve function, and increase neck movement in patients with myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius…
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS), Neck Pain, Myofacial Trigger Points
- Trial name
- DF-LLLT-MTP-UT (NCT07137728)
- Testing
- Red Low-Level Laser Therapy, Infrared Low-Level Laser Therapy, Dual Frequency Low-Level Laser Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
The Effects Of Oculomotor Exercises And Hands-On Protocol In Non-Specific Neck Pain
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of adding oculomotor techniques and hands-on treatments to routine exercise protocols for individuals with non-specific chronic neck pain (NSCNP).
- Trial name
- NCT06671860
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Neck Pain
The Natural History of Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points: Comparison of Local and Remote Tissue Milieu in Normal Muscle, Latent and Active Myofascial Trigger Points Over Time
This study will use microdialysis to investigate myofascial pain. This pain is characterized by "trigger points" (exquisitely tender spots) in a group of tense muscle fibers that extend from the trigger point to the muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT00042276
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)