Clinical trials: Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Upper Trapezius)
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
Physical Therapy
Muscle Energy Technique Versus Strain Counterstrain for Upper Trapezius Myofascial Pain Syndrome
This study will be conducted to examine the superiority of effectiveness between muscle energy technique combined with physical therapy, strain counterstrain combined with physical therapy, and physical therapy alone in terms of…
- Trial name
- NCT05925205
- Testing
- Muscle energy technique combined with the physical therapy program., Strain counterstrain technique combined with the physical therapy program, The physical therapy program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Comparison of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT) and Active Release Technique (ART) in Patients With Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether two manual therapy techniques-Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT) and Active Release Technique (ART)-can reduce pain, improve neck range of motion, and…
- Trial name
- INIT ART (NCT07395154)
- Testing
- Group A, Group B
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Neck Pain, Myofacial Pain Syndrome
Efficacy of Adding Greater Occipital Nerve Block to Trigger Point Injection in Patients With Neck Pain
Study Title: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Adding Greater Occipital Nerve Block to Trigger Point Injection in Patients with Neck Pain Due to Upper Trapezius Trigger Points: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial Purpose…
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Myofacial Pain Syndrome, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, Trigger Points
- Trial name
- NCT07058636
- Testing
- 2% Lidocaine HCl + saline, Steroid+lidocaine
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Effectiveness of a Massage Instrument Compared to Placebo for Upper Trapezius Muscle Pain
The purpose of this study was to determine if using a specialized massage tool was more effective than a placebo treatment in relieving pain in the upper trapezius muscle along the top of the shoulder.
- Trial name
- NCT01167036
- Testing
- FascialEdge instrument
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anglo-European College of Chiropractic
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Comparison of Ischemic Release and Sustained Pressure Direct Myofascial Release in Upper Trapezius Trigger Point
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the clinical effectiveness of ischemic release and sustained pressure direct myofascial release for upper trapezius trigger points.
- Trial name
- NCT07838584
- Testing
- Ischemic release, Sustained pressure Direct Myofascial release
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck, Myofascial Trigger Point Syndrome
Comparison the Effects of TECAR With Dry Needling in the Treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points
The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) and capacitive and resistive transfer of energy (TECAR) therapy in the treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) as well comparison of their efficacy.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck, Myofascial Trigger Point Syndrome, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06273514
- Testing
- TECAR, Dry needling
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Silesia
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Upper Trapezius
Comparison of NSAID Patch Given in Monotherapy and NSAID Patch in Combination With Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, Heating Pad, or Topical Capsaicin in the Treatment of Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Upper Trapezius: A Pilot Study
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common clinical problem of musculoskeletal pain and various treatment modalities have been introduced.
- Trial name
- NCT01884116
- Testing
- NSAID patch, NSAID patch + transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation, NSAID patch + heating pad
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei 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
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
Episodic Tension-type Headache
Effectiveness of Dry Needling in People With Episodic Tension-type Headache
Tension-type headache is a widespread disorder, with a lifetime prevalence in the general population ranging between 30% and 78%. Tension-type headache also places a financial burden on society and individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT05493098
- Testing
- dry needling
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Iran University of Medical Sciences
Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Kinesio Taping for Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points
Myofascial pain syndrome is one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal pain, and the upper trapezius is the muscle most frequently affected in the neck and shoulder region.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Neck Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07790042
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping (muscle inhibition technique)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Myofacial Pain Syndromes
KT vs IASTM on Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points To Compare Effect of KT VS IASTM on Pain Intensity, Pain Pressure Threshold, Cervical Range of Motion and Functional Disability Level.
This study would answer the following question: Is there a difference in the effects between IASTM and KT on pain intensity level, pain pressure threshold, cervical range of motion (ROM), functional disability level and…
- Trial name
- NCT06899685
- Testing
- tradional physical therapy treatment, KT, IASTM
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Reham Sayed Mesaed
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
Myofascial Neck Pain, Hand Grip Strength
Core Stability vs Scapular Stabilization on Hand Grip Strength in Chronic Myofascial Neck Pain
Chronic myofascial neck pain (CMNP) is a painful non-articular musculoskeletal neck syndrome that is a persistent and prevalent with a high incidence of recurrence rate range 30-93%.Management of myofascial trigger points were…
- Conditions
- Myofascial Neck Pain, Hand Grip Strength, Pressure Pain Threshold, Trigger Point in Trapezius Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT07692126
- Testing
- Core Stability Exercise Protocol, Scapular stabilization Exercise Protocol, Traditional Physical Therapy Protocol
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
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
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Efficacy of Combination Therapies on Neck Pain & Muscle Tenderness in Patients With Upper Trapezius MTrPs
Myofascial pain syndrome thought to be the main cause of neck pain and shoulder muscle tenderness in the working population is characterized by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs).
- Trial name
- NCT03840473
- Testing
- MET, ICT, Conventional Intervention
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Trigger Points
Dry Needling Versus Graston Technique in Active Myofascial Trigger Points on Upper Trapezius
This study will compare the effects dry needling and Graston technique in active myofascial trigger points on upper trapezius. Half of the study participants will receive dry needling whereas other half will receive Graston…
- Trial name
- NCT03946995
- Testing
- Dry Needling Group, Graston Technique Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International 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
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Shockwave Effectiveness in Myofascial Pain of the Upper Trapezius Muscle
Focused shockwaves are generated electrically, either within the applicator (electrohydraulic technique), or externally to it in the focal zone (electromagnetic or piezoelectric techniques), and then propagate to a designated…
- Trial name
- NCT04121130
- Testing
- F-ESWT Group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Garcia Cugat