Clinical trials: Myofascial Neck Pain
Neck Pain
The Importance of the Number of Incisions in the Effectiveness of Dry Needling
The dry needling technique is a procedure increasingly used by health professionals. Dry needling consists of the use of a filiform needle to treat musculoskeletal pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06149442
- Testing
- Dose of five-incisions dry needling technique, Dose of ten-incisions dry needling technique, Dose of fifteen-incisions dry needling technique
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Chronic Neck Pain, Non-specific Neck Pain
Effects of Different Myofascial Release Techniques on Function in Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
This single-center, three-arm randomized controlled trial compares the effects of different myofascial release techniques, combined with a structured exercise program, on functional outcomes in individuals with chronic…
- Conditions
- Chronic Neck Pain, Non-specific Neck Pain, Myofascial Trigger Points, Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck
- Trial name
- MFR / CNNP (NCT07694882)
- Testing
- Hot Pack, Conventional TENS, Structured Exercise Program
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Chronic Pain (Back / Neck), Autonomic Dysregulation
Autonomic Recalibration
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Autonomic Recalibration works to reduce sympathetic dominance to alleviate dysfunctional myofascial pain.
- Trial name
- ART (NCT06603168)
- Testing
- Autonomic Recalibration Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck
Efficacy of Capacitive-Resistive Therapy on the Treatment of Myofascial Pain
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a painful musculoskeletal condition affecting the individuals' daily life presenting with muscle spasm, referred pain patterns, stiffness, restricted range of motion caused by trigger points.
- Trial name
- NCT04287517
- Testing
- Capacitive-Resistive Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck, Myofascial Pain of Upper Trapezius Muscle
Dry Needling Combined With a Therapeutic Exercise Program in Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Sonographic Evaluation of Cervical Muscles
Patients between the ages of 20-65 years who present to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinics of our hospital with complaints of back and neck pain and are diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome will be…
- Trial name
- NCT06809790
- Testing
- Therapeutic Exercise Program, Dry Needling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain
Comparison Between Bowen Therapy and Myofascial Release Technique on Chronic Neck Pain
Mechanical neck pain (MNP) refers to aches and pains in the cervical spine and around the cervicothoracic junction that do not have a specific anatomical or physical source.
- Trial name
- BOW-MFR (NCT07613463)
- Testing
- Bowen therapy, Myofascial release technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 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
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Focused Shockwave Therapy for Neck and Shoulder Myofascial Pain
Myofascial pain syndrome of the neck and shoulder is a common condition characterized by persistent muscle pain, tenderness, stiffness, and limitations in daily activities.
- Trial name
- NCT07660523
- Testing
- Second-Generation Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Home-Based Neck Exercise Program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cishan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
Neck Pain
INSTRUMENTED-MANUAL PHYSIOTHERAPY VERSUS NONINSTRUMENTED
This study aimed to verify the mechanical and clinical effects of instrumented massage on myofascial trigger points of trapezius muscle in adult subjects.
- Trial name
- ECA_TMI (NCT02953236)
- Testing
- Instrumented massage, Manual massage
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Cervical Radiculopathy
Gross Myofascial Release in Cervical Radiculopathy Pat
To investigate the Effect of gross Myofascial Release on pain and function in cervical radiculopathy patients. BACKGROUND: cervical radiculopathy is considered serious problems causing neck pain \& radiating pain which affect…
- Trial name
- NCT04946097
- Testing
- gross Myofascial Release, conventional selected exercise program, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- October 6 University
Massage Therapy, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Deep Tissue Massage in the Myofascial Pain Syndrome
This study aims to examine the effect of deep tissue massage (DTM) on myofascial trigger point (MTrP) number, neck range of motion (ROM), pain, disability and quality of life in patients with Myofacial pain syndrome (MPS).
- Trial name
- NCT04904367
- Testing
- Deep tissue massage, Conventional physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Ömer Bingölbali
Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Chronic Neck Pain
Type D Personality, and Stigma in Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Cervical myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic musculoskeletal condition characterized by the presence of sensitive trigger points and taut muscle bands, resulting in localized or referred pain, muscle stiffness, and limited…
- Conditions
- Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Chronic Neck Pain, Type D Personality, Psychological Distress
- Trial name
- NCT07292155
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gulseren Demir Karakilic
Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Massage
Manual Therapy Techniques for Cervical Pain: Algometric Evaluation
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of different manual therapy techniques in the treatment of cervical pain related to the upper trapezius muscle.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Massage, Stretching
- Trial name
- NCT06982456
- Testing
- Manual Therapy on the Upper Trapezius with or without Passive Stretching
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Murcia
Neck Pain
Dry Needling Versus Strain-counterstrain on the Upper Trapezius
This study investigates the effect of two different techniques (dry needling and Strain-counterstrain manual technique) on the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point (MTP).
- Trial name
- DNJ (NCT01290653)
- Testing
- Dry needling, Strain-counterstrain technique
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), Muscle Soreness
Effectiveness of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Myofascial Release in Reducing Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) in the Cervicothoracic Region
The current study is a randomized controlled trail comparing the effectiveness of IASTM and Myofascial Release for individuals with DOMS at cervicothoracic region.
- Conditions
- Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), Muscle Soreness, Myalgia
- Trial name
- COMPARE-DOMS (NCT07609498)
- Testing
- IASTM, MFR
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Green International University
Temporomandibular Disorder, Temporomandibular Disorders
Effectiveness of the Fascial Distortion Model on the Cervical Spine in Individuals With Temporomandibular Disorder
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of Manual Therapy Based on the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) on the cervical spine by comparing it with Core Stabilization Training (CST) or Control…
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Disorder, Temporomandibular Disorders, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06186817
- Testing
- Fascial Distortion Model, Rocabado's 6x6 Exercises, Patient Education
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Mobility Limitation, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Changes on Pain and Range of Motion by the Use of Kinesio Taping in Patients Diagnosed With Cervical Pain
The aim of this study is to demonstrate that the application of Kinesio Taping on a myofascial trigger point in the trapezius muscle able to cause a decrease of the pain and an increase of the cervical range of motion in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT02913976
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Neck Pain
The Effect of Soft Tissue Mobilization in Myofascial Neck Pain
A long term habitual posture with abnormal loading of ligaments and muscles, leads to development of neck pain. 33 patients including 18 males and 15 females were selected and randomly allocated into three groups using sealed…
- Trial name
- NCT02301871
- Testing
- Dr. Gene's Health and Wellness, Muscle Energy Technique, Static stretching and Cervical non thrust manipulation
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck
Comparison of the Efficacy of Prolotherapy Injection Therapy & Local Anesthetic Injection Therapy.
Myofascial pain syndrome is a disease characterized by pain over the trigger point in a taut muscle band. After the correct diagnosis is made, many treatment methods can be applied.
- Trial name
- NCT05239091
- Testing
- Dextrose solution, Lidocain
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Text Neck Syndrome
Effect of Myofascial Release Therapy on University Students With Text Neck Syndrome.
This randomized controlled trial aims to determine the effectiveness of myofascial release therapy in university students with text neck syndrome as prolonged smartphone and digital gadgets use has been associated with neck pain…
- Trial name
- NCT07444112
- Testing
- Myofascial Release Therapy, Standard Care (Treatment as Usual)
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Lahore