Clinical trials: Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck
Comparing Physical Therapy Interventions on Craniovertebral Angle (CVA) in Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and radiculopathy are prevalent musculoskeletal conditions that afflict a substantial portion of the population, causing significant discomfort and impairments in daily functioning.
- Trial name
- NCT07098754
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Trigger point therapy, Maitlands' Mobilizations
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- National Orthopedic and General Hospital
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
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 (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
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Comparative Efficacy of PRP and Dry Needling in Management of Trigger Points in Masseter Muscle in MPS Patients
Title: Comparative Efficacy of Platelet Rich Plasma injection and Dry Needling in management of trigger points in masseter muscle in Myofascial Pain Syndrome patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04286880
- Testing
- PRP injection, Dry needling
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
The Aim of This Study is to Compare the Effects of Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) Used in Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) and to Determine Whether They Are Superior to Conservative Treatment (CT)
The Aim of This Study is to Compare the Effects of Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) Used in Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) and to Determine Whether They Are…
- Trial name
- NCT05699798
- Testing
- Conservative Treatment (CT), Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
Effects of Electrical Muscle Stimulation on Myofascial Pain Syndrome
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) combined with Active Stretching (AS) (EMS+AS) and EMS+AS combined with Trigger Point Pressure Release (TPR) (EMS+AS+TPR) are effective…
- Trial name
- NCT07315776
- Testing
- Therapist-assisted Passive stretching (PS), The two-combination of EMS+AS, Trigger point pressure release (TPR)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bath
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS), Chronic Low-back Pain (cLBP)
Imaging Metabolic and Perfusion Changes in Acupuncture Therapy for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
This study will evaluate the clinical and biological effects of acupuncture for chronic low back pain associated with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS).
- Trial name
- IMPACT-MPS (NCT07494162)
- Testing
- Acupuncture, Total-Body PET/CT Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Trapezius Muscle Strain
Comparative Effects of Conventional Physical Therapy, Kinesio Taping and ESWT in Upper Trapezius MPS.
There is no study in the literature comparing both kinesiotaping and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with conventional physical therapy in upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT05277259
- Testing
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Kinesiotaping, Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Yuzuncu Yil University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
Mesotherapy for the Management of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Temporomandibular joint disorders represent a complex and heterogeneous group of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint,masticatory muscles, and associated structures, frequently manifesting as chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT07630909
- Testing
- Mesotherapy, trigger point injection
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Future University in Egypt
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
Botulinum Toxin Type A Versus Triamcinolone for Facial Myalgia
This single-blind randomized controlled trial aims to compare the therapeutic effects of Botulinum Toxin Type A and triamcinolone injections in adults with facial myofascial pain syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT07867379
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin A (Botox ), Triamcinolone Acetonide
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Elm University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
Dry Needling vs. Cupping Therapy in MPS
This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of dry needling and cupping therapy in patients diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome involving the trapezius, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and levator scapulae muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT07688317
- Testing
- Cupping therapy, Dry needling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Turkish League Against Rheumatism
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Pressure Release Versus Thoracic Manipulation in Rhomboids MPS
The purpose of the stud will be to compare the effect of pressure release with thoracic spine manipulation on pain intensity level and pain pressure threshold, thoracic spine ROM and physical function onactive rhomboids muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT05688800
- Testing
- conventional therapy, Experimental group 1 : pressure release technique, Experimental group 2: thoracic spine manipulation
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS), Masticatory Muscle Pain
EMG-Based Evaluation of Occlusal Splint and Masseter Botox Effects on Head and Neck Muscles
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the individual and combined effects of occlusal splint therapy and botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injections into the masseter muscle on the activity of head and neck…
- Trial name
- NCT07082972
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin injection, Occlusal splint, Botulinum toxin + Occlusal splint combined
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Female Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) Related to Upper Trapezius Active Trigger Points (TP)
Investigation of the Effectiveness of Muscle Inhibition and Space Correction Techniques of Kinesiotaping Method in Female Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome Related to Upper Trapezius Active Trigger Points
To investigate the effectiveness of muscle inhibition and space correction techniques of kinesiotaping (KT) method; on pain, functional status and quality of life in female patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) related to…
- Trial name
- NCT03949010
- Testing
- Kinesiotaping with space correction technique, Kinesiotaping with muscle inhibition technique, Home exercise program
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Dilşad Sindel
Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
COMT and IL6 Genotype-Phenotype Associations in Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Fibromyalgia (FM) and myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) are chronic pain conditions that may share some clinical features but differ in the distribution and extent of pain and associated symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT07840963
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Aydın University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Pilot MRI Study on Osteopathic Manipulation for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
The goal of this clinical trial is to conduct MRI studies on adults with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) to identify important MRI biomarkers that respond to OMT (osteopathic manipulation therapy) and investigate the feasibility…
- Trial name
- NCT06538727
- Testing
- Osteopathic Manipulation Treatment - Scapular Release
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Auburn University
Clinical Study - RCT
Paraspinal Stimulation in Treating MPS
To test the hypothesis that the effect of either multiple deep intramuscular stimulation therapy [(DIMMST: trigger point deep dry needling (TrP-DDN) is combined with paraspinal deep intramuscular stimulation (PDIMS) and needle…
- Trial name
- DIMMST (NCT01708343)
- Testing
- DIMMST
- Where
- 3 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
Intratissue Electrolysis (EPI) is Effective in Deactivating Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs). (EPIEMG)
Invasive physiotherapy techniques, such as Intratissue Percutaneous Electroly-sis (IPE), have numerous beneficial effects depending on the pathology being treated, in-cluding the deactivation of myofascial trigger points (MTP)…
- Trial name
- EPIEMG (NCT07351331)
- Testing
- Intratissue Percutaneous Electroly, dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Camilo Jose Cela University
Myofascial Pain Syndromes
A Study of the Combination of Electrical Stimulation and Dysport® in Myofascial Pain Syndrome.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether electrical stimulation enhances the effect of botulinum toxin type A (Dysport®) on myofascial pain syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00246142
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Ipsen