Clinical trials: Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Upper Trapezius)
Myofascial Pain of Upper Trapezius Muscle
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Exercise, Dry Needling and Interfascial Block Treatments in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
This study aimed to compare interfascial block therapy with commonly used exercise therapy and conventional invasive dry needling therapy, and to evaluate its effectiveness and superiority.
- Trial name
- NCT07490366
- Testing
- Exercise, Dry Needling + Exercise, Exercise + interfascial block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Eren Başıbüyük
Neck Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
ACUTE EFFECT OF DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING ON POSTOPERATIVE UPPER TRAPEZIUS PAIN
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the acute effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercises added to soft tissue mobilization and percussive therapy on pain intensity, functional disability, and pressure pain…
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Trial name
- TRAP-BREATHE (NCT07634588)
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Percussive Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Aydın University
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Versus Cervical and Scapular Stabilization Exercises on Myofascial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius
This trial will involve three groups. The Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition group will receive the integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique.
- Trial name
- NCT06603779
- Testing
- Ultasound Therapy, Integrated Neuromuscular technique, Cervical and Scapular Stabilization exercises
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 46 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
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
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
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
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Comparison of Dry Needling and Activator Trigger Point Therapy on Upper Trapezius Trigger Points.
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Dry needling and Activator trigger point therapy on upper trapezius trigger points.Randomized controlled trial was conducted on Sixty-eight patients with active upper trapezius…
- Trial name
- NCT04348097
- Testing
- Activator instrument, dry needle
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
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
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Positional Release Technique for Myofascial Trigger Points of the Upper Trapezius
The aim of this research is to find the effects of Positional Release Technique (PRT) on pain, range of motion and neck disability index in patients with myofascial trigger points (MTRPs) of the upper trapezius with forward head…
- Trial name
- NCT04747899
- Testing
- Positional release technique, Traditional physical therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International 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 Syndrome, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
The Effectiveness of Radial ESWT on Upper Trapezius Mtrps
This study looked after the effectiveness of radial ESWT on upper trapezius mtrps. There were three intervention groups which recieved either ESWT or standard care.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
- Trial name
- NCT05187468
- Testing
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Ultrasound therapy, Massage, Heat pack
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- European University Cyprus
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
Ultrasound-guided Fascial Release Injection for Myofascial Pain Syndrome in the Upper Trapezius Muscle
Patients with myofascial pain syndrome at upper trapezius will be randomized into 2 groups, fascial injection group and subcutaneous control injection group.
- Trial name
- NCT03867604
- Testing
- Fascia injection
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
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
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Effect of Muscle Energy Technique Versus Strain-counterstrain on Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
Aim of the study To determine the comparative effects of muscle energy technique and strain counter strain in upper trapezius trigger point.
- Trial name
- NCT05258201
- Testing
- Strain-counterstrain, Muscle Energy Technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Treatment of Upper Trapezius Muscle Myofascial Pain Syndrome
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of superficial and deep dry needling techniques, guided by ultrasound, on pain, disability, functional impairment, and quality of life in patients diagnosed with myofascial pain…
- Trial name
- NCT06546124
- Testing
- Deep Fascia Dry needling Technique, Intramuscular Trigger Point Dry Needling Technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
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
Myoelectric Activity of Upper Trapezius Trigger Point
Myofascial trigger points are a muscular dysfunction at the level of the motor end-plate and the sarcoplasmic reticula that, in turn, cause a local contraction with ischemia -induced hypoxia.
- Trial name
- NCT04778462
- Testing
- extracorporeal shock wave and conventional treament, high pain threshold ultrasound and conventional treatment for myofascial pain syndrome trigger points, conventional treatment for myofascial pain trigger point
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- MTI University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
The Immediate Effects of Dry Needling Acupuncture on Pain Intensity and Pressure Pain Threshold in Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Upper Trapezius
This study aims to evaluate the immediate effects of a single session of dry needling on pain intensity and pressure pain threshold in patients with myofascial pain syndrome of the upper trapezius muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT07833475
- Testing
- Dry Needling Acupuncture
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia