Clinical trials: PRESSURE PAIN THRESHOLD
Bruxism
Effects of Different Graston Technique Application Speeds on Trapezius Muscle Stiffness, Pressure Pain Threshold, Pain, and Muscle Oxygenation in Patients With Bruxism
This randomized crossover study aims to address an important gap in manual therapy by examining the acute physiological effects of different Graston Technique application speeds (60 BPM vs.
- Trial name
- NCT07506733
- Testing
- Graston Technique 60 BPM, Graston Technique 120 BPM
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Stroke
Dry Needling for Spasticity in Stroke
Stroke is the leading cause of physical disability due to the presence of spasticity. Different needling techniques, including Botulinum Toxin A are proposed for management of spasticity; however results are conflicting.
- Trial name
- NCT02377804
- Testing
- Dry needling, Physical Therapy, stainless steel needles (0.3mm x 50mm)
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Attentional Focus Strategies in Exercise in Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Attentional focus is a concept of motor learning and the usage of this concept promotes exercise-induced muscular adaptations and affects motor performances.
- Trial name
- NCT06248372
- Testing
- Exercise
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
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
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
Osteo Arthritis Knee
Effect of Combined Interventions on Pressure Pain Threshold
The effect of mobilizations on decrease of peripheral and central sensitivity has been proven in KOA. Furthermore, the effect of conservative therapy has also been proven in the increase of pain threshold in KOA.
- Trial name
- NCT04312035
- Testing
- end-range mobilization, Non end-range mobilization, Control
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pecs
Fibromyalgia, PRESSURE PAIN THRESHOLD
The Effect of Connective Tissue Massage on Pressure Pain Threshold in Fibromyalgia
The aim of this randomized controlled study is to investigate the immediate effect of connective tissue massage (CTM) on the pressure pain threshold (PPT) in women with fibromyalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT07791134
- Testing
- Connective Tissue Massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Chronic Low Back Pain
The Effects Of Equal Breathing On Pain Pressure Thresholds
Recent research has found that there is moderate evidence for the use of breathing exercises for treating chronic, non-specific low back pain.
- Trial name
- EB-Pain (NCT03353142)
- Testing
- Equal Breathing
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Hamstring Tightness
IASTM vs. Static Stretching for Hamstring Tightness: Short- and Long-Term Effects
This study compares two treatments for people with tight hamstring muscles (the muscles at the back of the thigh): instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and static stretching.
- Trial name
- IASTM-HT (NCT07838844)
- Testing
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Static Stretching
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- GÖKHAN MARAŞ
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Percutaneous Microelectrolysis (MEP) Versus Ischemic Compression in Miofascial Trigger Points
The Percutaneous Microelectrolysis ® (MEP®) is a technique that employs a galvanic current up to 990 uA, which is applied percutaneously with an acupuncture needle connected to the cathode.
- Trial name
- NCT03708107
- Testing
- MEP, Ischemic compression
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud Fundación H.A. Barceló
Bruxism, Sleep Disorder
Pressure Algometry Evaluation of Two Occlusal Splint Designs in Bruxism Management - RCT
During the study, designated pressure points before and after one month of splint usage will be evaluated as possible indicators of two different splints efficacy.. Two study groups will be formed.
- Trial name
- NCT04733573
- Testing
- Two different occlusal splints
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin
Sensitivity
Effects of Acute Intermittent Hypoxia on Sensory Function in Healthy Adults
Exposure to acute intermittent hypoxia (AIH) can facilitate of motor output but no studies of sensory effects has been reported.
- Trial name
- SensoryFLO (NCT03283072)
- Testing
- Intervention 1, Intervention 2, Intervention 3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Trigger Points, Myofascial, Myofascial Trigger Points
Dose Response Effects of Cervical Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) on Pressure Sensitivity of Myofascial Trigger Points
Specific Aim 1: To determine if the effect of cervical spinal manipulation on the pressure pain thresholds in a myofascial trigger point in the infraspinatus muscle can be enhanced and/or extended after a second cervical spine…
- Conditions
- Trigger Points, Myofascial, Myofascial Trigger Points, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01418170
- Testing
- cervical spinal manipulative therapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Chronic Migraine
Examination of Muscle Stiffness, Tenderness and Pressure Pain Thresholds During a Cycle of Botulinum Toxin A Treatment in Chronic Migraine Patients
Preventive treatment with botulinum toxin A injections is standard care for chronic migraine and follows the PREEMPT protocol. Patients are injected at 31 locations in the frontal, corrugator and procerus muscle, the temporalis…
- Trial name
- BTACM (NCT05328687)
- Testing
- Shear wave elastography
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Danish Headache Center
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Auricular Acupuncture for Autonomic Balance and Pain in Fibromyalgia
This longitudinal study evaluates the effects of semi-permanent auricular acupuncture on the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) activity and pressure pain threshold in adult female patients (aged 35-64) diagnosed with Fibromyalgia…
- Trial name
- NCT07641374
- Testing
- The needles will be applied to specific auricular points: Point Zero, Shen Men, Thalamus, and Master Cerebral Point.
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Italian Association for the Research and the Scientific Update
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
Pain
Pain Threshold Measurements in High and Low Altitude Among Healthy Volunteer Adults: A Comparative Study
one measurement of pain threshold in high altitude and in low altitude using pressure algometer and Situational pain scale.
- Trial name
- NCT02752854
- Testing
- pain threshold measurement
- Volunteers
- 484 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taif University
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
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Comparison of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique With Myofascial Release on Rhomboids Trigger Points
The aim of this research is to compare the effect of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique and myofascial release on pain, pain pressure threshold and shoulder disability in patients with rhomboid muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT05497856
- Testing
- Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, Myofascial Release
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
The Effect Of Stretching Exercise on Pectoralis Minor Myofascial Latent Trigger Points
This randomised-controlled trial investigates whether a single intervention of manual pressure release combined with stretching exercise has an effect on muscle length, pain perception threshold, and respiratory function in…
- Trial name
- NCT02699294
- Testing
- Manual pressure release, Contract-relax PNF stretch, Z-stretch
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University