Clinical trials: Myofascial Neck Pain
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Quantitative Ultrasound of Trapezius Muscle in Cervical Myofascial Syndrome
The myofascial points within the trapezius muscle are hypoechogenic regions that can be depicted via ultrasound imaging. In this study we aimed to demonstrate the hypoechogenic regions within the trapezius muscle and to determine…
- Trial name
- NCT03571178
- Testing
- Physical Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck
Comparison Between High-Intensity Laser Therapy and Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
This randomized single-blind controlled trial compares the effectiveness of High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) versus Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), both combined with standardized traditional physiotherapy, in…
- Trial name
- NCT07176039
- Testing
- High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT), Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- MTI University
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
Neck Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Effects of Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) on Pain and Disability in Individuals With Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain.
INTRODUCTION: Cervical pain is a very common clinical condition in the world population, and can affect 70% of people at some point in life.
- Trial name
- NCT03563079
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Manual Myofascial Release
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre
Myofacial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius
Massage Gun vs Deep Friction Massage for Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
This study compares the effectiveness of Massage Gun Therapy and Deep Friction Massage in individuals with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points.
- Trial name
- NCT07681661
- Testing
- Massage Gun Therapy, Deep Friction Massage Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Trigger Points, Myofascial, Myofascial Trigger Points
Dose Response Effects of Cervical Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) on Pressure Sensitivity of Myofascial Trigger Points
Specific Aim 1: To determine if the effect of cervical spinal manipulation on the pressure pain thresholds in a myofascial trigger point in the infraspinatus muscle can be enhanced and/or extended after a second cervical spine…
- Conditions
- Trigger Points, Myofascial, Myofascial Trigger Points, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01418170
- Testing
- cervical spinal manipulative therapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Neck Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Treatments of Myofascial Trigger Points in Subjects With Neck Pain
Neck pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal dysfunction. Studies point that individuals with chronic pain have metabolic, vascular and electromyographic changes in trapezius muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT01869283
- Testing
- Kinesiotherapy, Ultrasound, Diadynamic currents
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial Pain
Effects of Release and Ischemic Pressure of Trigger Points on Neck Pain. A Crossover, Controlled and Randomized Trial.
The aim of the study is to compare two manual therapy techniques. By testing if the Pressure Release of Myofascial Trigger Points technique (PRM) is more effective in treating Myofascial Trigger Points present in the upper…
- Conditions
- Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Neck Pain
- Trial name
- NCT04546490
- Testing
- Pressure Release technique, Ischemic pressure technique
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Cervicogenic Headache
Comparison of the Eficacy of Mulligan Mobilization and Myofascial Release in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache
Cervicogenic headache (CBH) is defined as a headache caused by a disorder in the cervical spine, bones, discs, or soft tissue elements, which is also accompanied by neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT07508410
- Testing
- Mulligan mobilization therapy, Myofascial release therapy, Exercise therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Topical Capsaicin to Reduce Pain and Improve Health-related Quality of Life in Adults With Chronic Myofascial Neck Pain
Chronic neck pain is a common condition that can negatively impact quality of life. Substance P is one of the chemicals in the body that can transmit pain signals from overloaded neck muscles to the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT00795106
- Testing
- Capsaicin
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Stamford Hospital
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus High Power Pain Threshold Ultrasound For Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points
the purpose of this trial is to compare the effectiveness of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and high power pain threshold ultrasound on pain intensity, pressure pain threshold (PPT), neck range of motion, and neck…
- Trial name
- NCT05288933
- Testing
- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization ( IASTM ) and Ultrasound
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo 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
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
Mechanical Neck Pain
The Synergistic Effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique and Dry Cupping Therapy on Pain Modulation and Functional Recovery on Myofascial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius
The purpose of the study is to investigate the Synergistic Effects of the Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique and Dry Cupping Therapy on Pain Modulation and functional recovery on Myofascial Trigger Points of the upper…
- Trial name
- NCT07027644
- Testing
- Dry Cupping Therapy, Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique, stretching and strengthening exercises
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Manual Treatment Regimens in Upper Trapezius Trigger Point
To compare the effect of sustain pressure and Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique on individuals with upper trapezius Trigger points (TrPs). The Study Design was Randomized control trial.
- Trial name
- NCT04157439
- Testing
- Control Group, Experimental Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Pain, Neck, Pain, Back
Evaluation of Mitochondrial Function in Myofascial Trigger Points Cohort Pilot Study Using High-resolution Respirometry
This pilot study established a minimally invasive biopsy technique to obtain high-quality MTrP tissue samples to evaluate mitochondrial function via high-resolution respirometry.
- Conditions
- Pain, Neck, Pain, Back, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial Pain
- Trial name
- MitoTrigger (NCT03704311)
- Testing
- Muscle biopsy
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University Innsbruck
Neck Pain
Effect of Sustained Natural Apophseal Glides and Myofascial Release on Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
The aim of investigator's study is to combine and compare the two scientifically approved therapies for the CNSNP to investigate the short term and mid-term changes of the combination of these two manual techniques concerning…
- Trial name
- NCT05061121
- Testing
- combined effect
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Chronic Neck Pain
Diaphragmatic Myofascial Release Added to Neck Exercises for Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic neck pain can affect daily activities and may be associated with pain, disability, fear of movement, and fatigue. Exercise is commonly used to manage chronic neck pain, but some people continue to experience symptoms…
- Trial name
- DMR-CNP (NCT07761793)
- Testing
- Neck Exercise Program, Diaphragmatic Myofascial Release and Diaphragm-Directed Manual Therapy
- Where
- Palestinian Territories
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Abdelrahman Alghoul
Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
Comparative Effects of Myofascial Decompression and Positional Release Therapies in Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
Nonspecific neck pain is defined as a neck pain not attributable to an identifiable, known specific pathology. The frequency of neck pain as found to be 84% which is exceptionally high and these are the majority of the…
- Trial name
- NCT05947214
- Testing
- Myofascial Decompression Therapy, positional Release Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Neck Pain
Comparison Of Direct Myofascial Release And Bowen's Technique For Non-Specific Neck Pain
Neck pain is described as pain in the neck region that may or may not radiate to both the upper limbs and that will last for at least one day.
- Trial name
- NCT05074641
- Testing
- Direct myofascial release treatment, Bowen therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University