Clinical trials: Myofascial Trigger Points
Dry Needling, Soreness, Muscle
Physiotherapy in the Reduction of Post-needling Soreness
Dry needling is a minimally invasive technique which generates good results and neuromuscular benefits. Its application involves a highly prevalent effect called post-needling soreness.
- Conditions
- Dry Needling, Soreness, Muscle, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
- Trial name
- NCT04695548
- Testing
- Concentric contraction exercise, Isometric contraction exercise, Eccentric contraction exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Active Trapezius Trigger Point Pain
Myofascial Release vs. Stretching With Ultrasound for Trapezius Trigger Points in Athletes: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study aimed to compare the efficacy of MFR plus HPPT-US versus stretching plus HPPT-US on pain intensity, cervical range of motion (ROM), muscle length (ML), and neck disability in athletes with active upper trapezius MTrPs.
- Trial name
- NCT07002593
- Testing
- Myofascial release (MFR), Muscle Stretching, High-powered pulsed therapeutic ultrasound (HPPT-US)
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Mechanical Low Back Pain
Impact of Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Pain and Function in Patients With Mechanical Back Pain
This study aims to investigate the impact of electromagnetic field therapy on pain severity and functional disability in mechanical back pain patients suffering from myofascial trigger points.
- Trial name
- NCT06133855
- Testing
- Pulsed electromagnetic field, traditional physical therapy program
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Effect of Ischemic Compression With Stretching on Patients With Upper Back Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of ischemic compression with stretching on pain related parameters including pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, anxiety, cervical range of motion and patient satisfaction…
- Trial name
- NCT02437292
- Testing
- Ischemic compression with stretching
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Mae Fah Luang University Hospital
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Comparison of Lidocaine, Mepivacaine, and Dry Needling in Myofascial Pain Syndrome
This randomized clinical trial will aim to compare the effectiveness of dry needling, lidocaine injection, and mepivacaine injection in the treatment of myofascial pain in the masticatory muscles.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Facial Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07079449
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Mepivacaine Hydrochloride
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Sümer Münevveroğlu
Myofascial Pain Syndromes
Comparison of Efficacy of Dry Needling and Kinesio-taping
The aim of the current study was to investigate the effects of KT and DN combined with exercise on pain, range of motion (ROM), and upper extremity function in patients with common shoulder disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT04504409
- Testing
- Rehabilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spur Syndrome
Effects of Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Cupping on Plantar Heel Pain
The main aim of this study is to investigate the effects of dry cupping on calf muscle trigger points in patients with plantar heel pain.
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spur Syndrome, Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
- Trial name
- NCT02895698
- Testing
- Dry cupping, Stretching exercises
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Low Back Pain
Clinical Trial Examining the Short and Long-term Effect of Myofascial Trigger Points Injection in Low Back Pain Patients
The objective of this study is to examine the short and long-term effect of myofascial trigger point injections with either a local anesthetic or saline in patients with chronic low back pain presenting with myofasical pain…
- Trial name
- NCT01520415
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Saline
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Yoram Shir
Shoulder Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis vs Dry Needling in Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Shoulder Pain
This is a parallel-group randomised clinical trial: Primary purpose: To analyse the clinical changes produced by two different physiotherapy treatments (Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis and Dry Needling) for myofascial…
- Trial name
- NCT05593848
- Testing
- Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis, Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck
The Effectiveness of Radial Shockwave Therapy on Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Neck and Upper Back.
Introduction: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common, costly and often persistent musculoskeletal problem. Radial shockwave (RSW) is one of the most common treatment for MFS.
- Trial name
- NCT05381987
- Testing
- Radial shockwave therapy
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
Shoulder Pain
Referred Pain Patterns Infraspinatus Muscle
The first aim of the study will be to identify the most common ReP pattern and compare its coincidence with that described by Travell and Simons.
- Trial name
- NCT02817269
- Testing
- Manual palpation, Deep dry needling
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche
Latent Myofascial Trigger Point of Upper Trapezius Muscle
Short and Medium-term Effects of Manual Therapy on Latent Myofascial Pain
The purpose of this study was to investigate the short and medium-term effects of three manual techniques on cervical range of motion and pressure pain sensitivity in subjects with mechanical stress, presenting latent trigger…
- Trial name
- NCT01709357
- Testing
- Muscle energy technique, Passive stretching technique, Ischemic compression technique
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
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
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Neck Pain
Immediate Stiffness Changes in Myofascial Trigger Points After Dry Needling
Shear-wave elastography (SWE) is considered as a useful tool for quantifying muscle stiffness. Considering that Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrP) are defined as "hyperirritable zones in contracted bands of muscle, thought to be…
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Neck Pain, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
- Trial name
- ELECTROP (NCT04832074)
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Camilo Jose Cela University
Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Effects of Myofascial Trigger Point Release Versus Neil Asher Technique Oin Patients With Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Rotator cuff syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain and functional limitation, often associated with myofascial trigger points.
- Trial name
- NCT07645963
- Testing
- Myofascial Trigger Point Release (MFTR)+ conservative physiotherapy Group, Neil Asher Technique (NAT) + conservative physiotherapy Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Low Back Pain
Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Chronic Low Back Pain: a Prospective Controlled Study
The aim of this prospective study is to explore the pain-alleviating effect of low-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy(ESWT) in patients with chronic low back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01928784
- Testing
- Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy 2000 impulses, Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy 4000 impulses
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Jishuitan Hospital
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Muscle Weakness
Gluteus Medius Latent Trigger Point and Muscle Strength in Healthy Subjects
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between latent MTrPs and gluteus medius muscle strength in a group of healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04640558
- Testing
- Muscle strength measurement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Kars State Hospital
Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Dry Needling, Technique for the Treatment of the Myofascial Trigger Points
Evolution of Myofascial Pain, Post-dry Needling. Repair and Measuring With Elastography, of Myofascial Tissue.
This study evaluates the deep dry needling technique as a percutaneous technique included in the professional field of physiotherapy.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Dry Needling, Technique for the Treatment of the Myofascial Trigger Points, Elastography
- Trial name
- INA-DMD (NCT02889991)
- Testing
- High Intensity Dry Needling, Low intensity Dry Needling, Fascial Mechanotransduction Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)
Myofacial Pain Syndrome
Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation on Upper Trapezius With Trigger Points
The prevalence of myofascial pain ranges from 30 to 93% and can result in sensorimotor and autonomic deficits. In routine neuromuscular electrical stimulation, conventional electrode placement (CEP) and inverse electrode…
- Trial name
- NCT06604962
- Testing
- IMES using IEP, IMES using CEP
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gulf Medical University
Breast Cancer, Myofascial Trigger Point
Diagnosis and Management of Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Women With Mastectomies
Myofascial pain considerably affects women undergoing treatment for breast cancer, is characterized by the presence of myofascial taut bands and trigger points.
- Trial name
- NCT02181166
- Testing
- Kinesiotherapy, Isquemic compression, High voltage electrical stimulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo