Clinical trials: PRESSURE PAIN THRESHOLD
Muscle Soreness, Muscle Weakness
Lumbosacral Muscle Sensitivity & Pressure Pain Threshold After Kettlebell Swings
The primary purpose of the study is to assess the muscle contractility and sensitivity of lumbar erector spinae, biceps femoris, and gluteus maximus short-term response to Tabata kettlebell swing protocol.
- Conditions
- Muscle Soreness, Muscle Weakness, Muscle Tenderness
- Trial name
- NCT05607212
- Testing
- Kettlebell Swing, Isometric Hold, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
Neurophysiological Mechanisms Manipulation
Immediate Effects of Manipulation Versus Stretching on Upper Trapezius Pressure Pain Thresholds
The purpose of this study is to determine the immediate effects of cervicothoracic manipulation and upper trapezius stretching on upper trapezius pressure pain threshold and cervical ROM.
- Trial name
- NCT02081430
- Testing
- CT Manipulation, Upper trapezius stretch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Knee Osteoarthritis
End-range Mobilization on Time Curve of Pressure Pain Threshold
Pain in knee osteoarthritis (OA) represents increased pain intensity due to peripheral and central sensitivity. Pressure pain threshold (PPT) is a widely applied technique for measuring the magnitude of peripheral and central…
- Trial name
- NCT04629625
- Testing
- End-range mobilization, Non end-range mobilization
- Where
- 2 sites in Hungary
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pecs
Low Back Pain
Immediate Effects of a Spinal Lumbar Manipulation
Non-specific low back pain is defined as a pain with no specific vertebral-related cause, such as infectious disease, tumor, osteoporosis, fracture, structural abnormality, inflammatory disease, radicular compressive syndrome or…
- Trial name
- NCT02312778
- Testing
- HVLA Manipulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Fibromyalgia
Effectiveness of Electro Neuro Adaptive Regulator in Patients With Fibromyalgia
Background: There is evidence linking conditioned pain modulation (CPM) deficiency with musculoskeletal pain syndromes such as fibromyalgia, Evidence shows that different physical therapies could activation situations of chronic…
- Trial name
- SCENAR (NCT03882567)
- Testing
- Electro Neuro adaptative Regulator
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Chronic Neck Pain
Efficacy of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Hand Grip Strength in Chronic Myofascial Neck Pain
The purpose of this study is to examine effect of cervical stabilization exercises on hand grip strength, key pinch strength, pain intensity, pain pressure threshold and hand function in chronic myofascial neck pain patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06468904
- Testing
- cervical stabilization exercises and integrated neuromuscular technique.
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Neck Pain
Acute Effects of Action Observation on Neck Pain
This study aims to assess the immediate effects of action observation therapy on the cervical muscles' strength, pain intensity, tactile acuity and pain pressure threshold in individuals with chronic nonspecific neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05078489
- Testing
- Action-observation therapy
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Aveiro University
Pain, Anxiety
The Effect of State and Trait Anxiety on Pain-pressure Threshold
The purpose of this research is to find out if different types of anxiety impact the sensation of how sensitive various muscles are to the application of pressure.
- Conditions
- Pain, Anxiety, Musculoskeletal Pain, Sensitisation
- Trial name
- NCT06047704
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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
Office Worker, Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Upper Trapezius)
Predictors of Pressure Pain Thresholds
Objective: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine whether office-related strain risk, head and neck working posture, and weekly screen time predict the mean pressure pain threshold (PPT) at latent trigger points (LTrPs) in…
- Conditions
- Office Worker, Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Upper Trapezius), Pain Threshold, Trigger Points, Myofascial
- Trial name
- NCT07874230
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Kinesio Taping, Muscle Oxygenation
The Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Gastrocnemius Muscle on Muscle Oxygenation, Pain Pressure Threshold, and Muscle Mechanical Properties
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping applied to the gastrocnemius muscle on muscle oxygenation, pain pressure threshold, and mechanical properties of the muscle in healthy young individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT07572201
- Testing
- Kinesio® tape application
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Okan University
Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome, Trigger Points, Myofascial
PRP vs PRP+Betamethasone vs Betamethasone Injection for Upper Trapezius Myofascial Pain
Brief Summary Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common musculoskeletal condition characterized by active trigger points (TrPs), which are hypersensitive, painful nodules within taut bands of skeletal muscle.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome, Trigger Points, Myofascial, Trigger Point in Trapezius Muscle
- Trial name
- UMAY-RCT (NCT07547605)
- Testing
- Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), PRP plus Betamethasone, Betamethasone (Diprospan)
- Where
- 2 sites in Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kyrenia
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
Positive Communication (Primary), Negative Communication
Psychological Context Effects
This study explores how contextual effects in the fore of positive and negative communication can affect the effect of an osteopathic technique on pain pressure thresholds.
- Conditions
- Positive Communication (Primary), Negative Communication, Control Condition
- Trial name
- NCT03855254
- Testing
- communication type
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swansea University
Subacromial Pain Syndrome, Central Sensitisation
The Segmental Distribution of Hypersensitivity in Patients With Chronic Subacromial Pain Syndrome
This study aimed to determine the distribution of pain sensitivity according to body segments in patients with central sensitization associated with chronic subacromial pain syndrome (SPS).This cross-sectional study included…
- Trial name
- NCT06139120
- Testing
- Assessment of hypersensitivity
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cukurova University
Neck Pain
Study on the Effect of Cervical Mobilization on Motor Function and Pressure Pain Threshold in Pain Free Individuals
Passive accessory cervical mobilization is widely used as a clinical approach to the management of musculoskeletal pain of spinal origin.
- Trial name
- NCT01161758
- Testing
- Passive cervical mobilisation, Manual contact
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Curtin University
Segmental Dysfunction of the Lumbar Spine, Back Pain
Clinical Correlates of Pressure Pain Thresholds in Back and Leg Pain
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine whether tenderness and other commonly used chiropractic measures, when operationalized, improve after lumbar chiropractic manipulative therapy (CMT) in patients with lower…
- Conditions
- Segmental Dysfunction of the Lumbar Spine, Back Pain, Leg Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06653920
- Testing
- Chiropractic, Exercise, Cryotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Leach Chiropractic Clinic
Fibromyalgia
Role of Core Exercise in Treatment of Fibromyalgia Patients
the purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of core exercises on health status, pain, pressure pain thresholds and functional capacity in patients with FM
- Trial name
- NCT05807009
- Testing
- core exercise, traditional therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Dysmenorrhea Primary
Effect of Aquatic Exercise Versus Aerobic Exercise on Primary Dysmenorrhea and Quality of Life in Adolescent Females
This study was conducted to determine the difference between impact of aerobic and aquatic exercise on primary dysmenorrhea and quality of life in adolescent girls.
- Trial name
- NCT06129708
- Testing
- Aquatic Exercise, Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Effects of Aerobic and Combined Exercise on Pain and Fatigue in Workers With Chronic Neck Pain
This randomized controlled trial investigated the acute effects of aerobic exercise (AE) and combined aerobic and cervical-upper extremity resistance exercise (CE) on the pressure pain threshold (PPT), pain perception, and…
- Trial name
- EIH-CNNP (NCT07546838)
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise, Combined Exercise, Informed Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University