Clinical trials: Trigger Point in Trapezius Muscle
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
Migraine, Pain, Shoulder
Effects of MTRPs Therapy in Migraine.
Case series, repeated-measures design, pilot study. Adult, female, migraine patients underwent seven Ischemic Compression Myofascial Trigger Points (IC-MTrPs) therapy sessions.
- Conditions
- Migraine, Pain, Shoulder, Trapezius Muscle Strain Left, Trapezius Muscle Strain Right
- Trial name
- MTRPs (NCT05646160)
- Testing
- Ischemic Compression of Myofascial Trigger Points (IC-MTRPs)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Integration of Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique On Trapezius Trigger Points.
The purpose of the study is to find the effects of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique on upper trapezius trigger points in patients with non specific neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT04993118
- Testing
- Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition technique, Ischemic Compression,Hotpack,TENS
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International 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
Effectiveness of Positional Release Techniques and Graston Technique In Trigger Point
The purpose of the study is to evaluate comparative effectiveness of positional release techniques and graston technique In trapezius trigger point
- Trial name
- NCT06986317
- Testing
- Positional release techniques, Graston technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Skeletal Muscle Contractility, Self-reported Pain and Tissue Sensitivity in Females With Neck/Shoulder Pain and Trapezius MFTrPs
In relation to Myofascial Triggerpoints (MFTrPs) of the upper Trapezius, this study will explore muscle contractility characteristics, the occurrence of post-intervention muscle soreness and the effect of dry needling on muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT01710735
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
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
Neck Pain
The Natural History of Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points: Comparison of Local and Remote Tissue Milieu in Normal Muscle, Latent and Active Myofascial Trigger Points Over Time
This study will use microdialysis to investigate myofascial pain. This pain is characterized by "trigger points" (exquisitely tender spots) in a group of tense muscle fibers that extend from the trigger point to the muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT00042276
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Trigger Points
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Trigger Points Release on Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
Study will be randomized clinical trial. Data will be collected from non probability consecutive sampling technique. Total 30 participants from Ganga Ram Hospital and Care medical centre will be selected and randomly allocated to…
- Trial name
- NCT05249660
- Testing
- Soft tissue release technique, Comparator: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Latent Myofascial Trigger Points, Upper Trapezius Muscle
Immediate Effects of Strain Counterstrain Versus Fascial Distortion Model on Upper Trapezius Latent Trigger Points
This pilot study aimed to compare the immediate effects of two manual therapy techniques, strain counterstrain (SCS) and the fascial distortion model (FDM), on pain-related outcomes and neuromuscular function in individuals with…
- Trial name
- NCT07368426
- Testing
- Strain Counterstrain, Fascial Distortion Model
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kyungnam University
Myofascial Trigger Points, Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
Combined Therapy and Jones Technique for Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points
Myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle are a common cause of neck pain and may negatively affect pressure pain threshold, upper limb function, sleep quality, and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Trigger Points, Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck
- Trial name
- NCT07695402
- Testing
- Jones Technique, Combined Therapy (Therapeutic Ultrasound + TENS), Combined Therapy + Jones Technique
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isabel de Almeida Paz
Trigger Points
Dry Needling Versus Graston Technique in Active Myofascial Trigger Points on Upper Trapezius
This study will compare the effects dry needling and Graston technique in active myofascial trigger points on upper trapezius. Half of the study participants will receive dry needling whereas other half will receive Graston…
- Trial name
- NCT03946995
- Testing
- Dry Needling Group, Graston Technique Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Mobility Limitation, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Changes on Pain and Range of Motion by the Use of Kinesio Taping in Subjects With Myofascial Trigger Point
The aim of this study is to demonstrate that the application of Kinesio Taping on a myofascial trigger point in the trapezius muscle able to cause a decrease of the trigger point pain and an increase of the cervical range of…
- Trial name
- NCT02913963
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Pain
MuscleCare™ Pain Relief Therapy vs. Voltaren® in the Relief of Trapezius Trigger Point Musculoskeletal Pain.
To determine the difference in efficacy of an all natural topical analgesic (MuscleCare) to a product containing the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac (Voltaren) on trapezius trigger point pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03939884
- Testing
- MuscleCare Topical Product, Voltaren Topical, Nivea, Topical Cream
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Fatigue
Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Point in Overhead Athletes After Upper Trapezius Muscle Fatigue
The healthy overhead athletes with and without upper trapezius myofascial trigger point will be asked to perform a scapular elevation task until the upper trapezius muscle fatigue.
- Trial name
- NCT03993223
- Testing
- Upper trapezius muscle fatigue
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Muscle Disorder, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Electromyographic´s Differences Between Dry Needling in Tonic or Phasic Skeletal Muscle Fibers.
The aim of this study is to compare the surface electromyography (EGM) changes between dry needling in the upper trapezius, is a prevalence tonic fiber or lower trapezius is a prevalence phasic fiber.
- Trial name
- NCT03813485
- Testing
- Dry Needling in upper trapezius, Dry Needling in lower trapezius
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
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
Neck Pain
INSTRUMENTED-MANUAL PHYSIOTHERAPY VERSUS NONINSTRUMENTED
This study aimed to verify the mechanical and clinical effects of instrumented massage on myofascial trigger points of trapezius muscle in adult subjects.
- Trial name
- ECA_TMI (NCT02953236)
- Testing
- Instrumented massage, Manual massage
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Neck Pain, Extracorporeal Shock Waves Therapy
Effect of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Before Postural Correction Exercise in Adults With Forward Head Posture
Currently, as digital leisure activities increase, more time is spent at home. According to these social trends, it is necessary to establish a program that can safely and effectively perform exercise at home.Therefore, this…
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Extracorporeal Shock Waves Therapy, Exercise Program
- Trial name
- NCT05855772
- Testing
- Extracorporeal shock waves, Posture Correction Exercise Program
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sahmyook University