Clinical trials: Myofascial Trigger Points, open to volunteers
Myofascial Pain, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Investigating the Minimum Number of Needling Required to Optimize Trigger Point Injections Outcome
Myofascial pain is a common condition in which patients may experience severe chronic pain. The source of this pain is typically the soft tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT04732507
- Testing
- 1% plain lidocaine and 0.25% plain bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Trigger Point in Trapezius Muscle
The Impact of Dry Needling on Electrophysiological and Ultrasound-based Biomarkers for Myofascial Pain
The goal of this interventional study is to determine how well dry-needling can treat pain in people with Myofascial Pain Syndrome.
- Trial name
- ENCOMPASS-2 (NCT07270276)
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Non-specific Low Back Pain
Comparing Myofascial Exercise and Trigger Point Therapy for Non-Specific Low Back Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if two common physical therapy approaches, used alone or together, can help reduce pain and improve daily function in adults with nonspecific low back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT07362420
- Testing
- Myofascial Trigger Point Manual Compression, Myofascial Chain-Based Specific Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Myofascial Pain of Upper Trapezius Muscle
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Dry Needling Versus the Combination of Dry Needling and Local Anesthetic Injection in Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Upper Trapezius Muscle: A Sham-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial
This study was designed to compare the effectiveness of three different treatment protocols in patients diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome of the upper trapezius muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT07456735
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Local Anesthehetic Injection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Emre Ata, Assoc Prof
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 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
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
The Effectiveness of Dry Needling Treatment in Patients Diagnosed With Dorsal Myofascial Pain Syndrome.
Back pain is commonly seen in the working-age population, with the peak occurrence around the age of 40. Its frequency does not increase with age and is not associated with age-related degenerative changes in the spine.
- Trial name
- NCT06338514
- Testing
- Real dry needling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Effectiveness of Tele-Rehabilitation in Managing Rhomboid Trigger Points in Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome
This randomized controlled trial aims to assess the effectiveness of tele-rehabilitation, including self-myofascial release and exercise therapy, in reducing pain, improving functional range of motion, and decreasing neck…
- Trial name
- NCT07573527
- Testing
- Tele-rehabilitation (ET + Self-Myofascial Release), Conventional Myofascial Release Treatment
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
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
Cervicogenic Headache
Trigger Point Injection and Myofascial Release for Cervicogenic Headache
Cervicogenic headache is a type of headache associated with problems in the neck. This study aims to compare the effects of trigger point injection, myofascial release, and their combination in patients with cervicogenic…
- Trial name
- TPI-MFR-CGH (NCT07910877)
- Testing
- Trigger Point Injection + Home Exercise, Experimental: Myofascial Release + Home Exercise, Combined Trigger Point Injection and Myofascial Release
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital
Levator Scapulae Syndrome
Upper Cervical Mobilization Versus Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique in Patients With Levator Scapulae Syndrome
the study will be conducted to answer the following research question: is there a difference between the effect of upper cervical mobilization and integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique of levator scapulae muscle in…
- Trial name
- LSS (NCT07208396)
- Testing
- Upper cervical mobilization, Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, Conventional treatment
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Magnesium Sulfate and Trigger Points
The patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups according to the treatment method: group I (masseter group) and group II (masseter \&sternocleidomastoid group) where each patient will be injected 0.5ml in each…
- Trial name
- NCT06975813
- Testing
- masseter muscle, masseter and sternocleidomastoid muscle
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Fayoum University
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
Myofascial Trigger Points, Cervicogenic Headache
Clinical Study of Myofascial Trigger Points(MTrPs) Injection in the Treatment of Chronic Cervicogenic Headache
Chronic cervicogenic headache is a common disease in China, with a high incidence among the elderly, and has a significant impact on patients' quality of life.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Trigger Points, Cervicogenic Headache, Dorsal Root Ganglion
- Trial name
- NCT07347730
- Testing
- MTrPs injection, C2 dorsal root ganglion blocks
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,036 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Neck Pain
Comparing Efficacy of Dry Needling Combined with Passive Stretching and Muscle Energy Technique on Myofascial Trigger Points
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess and compare the efficacy of dry needling (minimally invasive treatment by using a tiny needle) combined with two types of stretching techniques in patients with neck pain for more than…
- Trial name
- NCT06780904
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Peradeniya
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain (MTrP)
High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) on Myofascial Trigger Points.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of HILT on cervical flexibility and pain reduction in myofascial trigger points. The research will be carried out in the Physiotherapy laboratory of Andrés Bello University.
- Trial name
- HILT (NCT04445545)
- Testing
- High intensity laser therapy (HILT), Therapeutic Ultrasound (US), Stretching exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Chile
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quiropraxia y Equilibrio
Low Back Pain, Dry Needling
Effect of Dry Needling Plus Vibration on Myofascial Trigger Points in Individuals With Nonspecific Low Back Pain
This study evaluates whether adding mechanical vibration to dry needling (DN+V) is not inferior to dry needling alone (DN) for reducing low back pain intensity in adults with nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP), when both…
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Dry Needling, Trigger Points, Vibration
- Trial name
- DryNeed+Vib (NCT06527339)
- Testing
- Dry Needling with Vibration + Exercise, Conventional Dry Needling + Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Myofacial Pain, Myofacial Pain Syndrome
Evaluation of the Effect of Adding Sodium Bicarbonate to Lidocaine in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
This study is designed to evaluate a method to improve the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), a common condition that causes muscle pain, tenderness, and reduced movement due to the presence of trigger points in…
- Conditions
- Myofacial Pain, Myofacial Pain Syndrome, Myofacial Pain Syndromes, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
- Trial name
- BIC-LIDO-MPS (NCT07572994)
- Testing
- Lidocaine 2 %, Lidocaine + Sodium Bicarbonate
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Myofascial Trigger Points, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Clinical Study of Myofascial Trigger Points(MTrPs) Injection in the Treatment of Shoulder Osteoarthritis(OA)
Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is a common disease in China, with a high incidence among the elderly, and has a significant impact on patients' quality of life. Shoulder osteoarthritis is a common type of CMP.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Trigger Points, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, Shoulder Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT07347054
- Testing
- Joint Cavity Injection, MTrPs Injection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,036 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Effect of MET vs Neck Calliet Exercises on Neck Pain and Disability in Nurses
This study compares the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) and Neck Calliet Exercises in managing mechanical neck pain and associated disability due to trapezius trigger points among nurses.
- Trial name
- NCT07138807
- Testing
- Muscle Energy Technique, Neck Calliet exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad