Clinical trials: Trigger Points
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
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
Myofascial Trigger Points, Neck Pain
Comparison of Suboccipital Release and Muscle Energy Technique in Subjects With Mechanical Neck Pain and Forward Head Posture
This study will compare two physiotherapy treatments for adults with long-lasting neck pain and tender muscle spots, called trigger points, in the upper trapezius muscle between the neck and shoulder.
- Trial name
- METvsSOR (NCT07868497)
- Testing
- Spray and Stretch Technique, Sustained Pressure Technique, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- King Edward Medical University
Myofascial Trigger Points, Migraine
Clinical Study of Myofascial Trigger Points(MTrPs) Injection in the Treatment of Knee 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. Knee osteoarthritis is a common type of CMP.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Trigger Points, Migraine, Cervicogenic Headache, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07347028
- Testing
- MTrPs Injection, Intra-articular(IA) Injection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 238 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Trigger Points
Effect of Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Trapezius Trigger Point
This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy of non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) compared to ischemic compression (trigger point massage) and exercise in treating trigger points in the upper…
- Trial name
- NCT07045324
- Testing
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (nVNS), Ischemic Compression, Exercise (Control)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
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
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
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Effect of Phonophoresis on Trigger Points
purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of phonophoresis with fastum gel versus reparil gel on pain intensity, pain threshold, and cervical ROM of participant with trigger point of upper trapezius.
- Trial name
- NCT05925855
- Testing
- US with fastum, US with reparil, US with plain gel
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Batterjee Medical College
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Strain Counterstrain Technique and Graston Technqiue on Quadratus Lumborum Trigger Points
Poor body mechanics and posture affects body positioning and stresses quadratus lumborum muscle which ultimately leads to myofascial trigger points in muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT06986707
- Testing
- Strain counterstrain technique, Graston technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Dry Needling Technique, Trigger Point Pain
Effects of Dry Needling on Latent Myofascial Trigger Points of the Extensor Digitorum Communis
This randomized single-blind clinical trial aims to compare the effects of different dry needling and electrical dry needling techniques applied to latent myofascial trigger points in the extensor digitorum muscle of the dominant…
- Conditions
- Dry Needling Technique, Trigger Point Pain, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- DRYNEED (NCT07672093)
- Testing
- Hong fast-in and fast-out dry needling, Rotational dry needling, Bipolar electrical dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Rovira i Virgili
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 Trigger Point Pain
Effect of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique on Hand Grip Strength in Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points
This study aims to investigate the effects of the integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique on patients with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points by evaluating its impact on neck pain intensity, pressure pain threshold…
- Trial name
- NCT07591259
- Testing
- Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique, Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Neck Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck
Dry Needling vs Electrical Dry Needling for Myofascial Neck Pain
Neck pain caused by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) is common and is associated with pain, psychological distress, and kinesiophobia (fear of movement).
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck, Trigger Point Pain
- Trial name
- DN-EDN-NP (NCT07775144)
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Electrical Dry Needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
The Effect of KT on Tissue Parameters
Myofascial pain is a concept that refers to pain from trigger points. The region of the upper trapezius muscle is the most common region of myofascial pain syndrome (MAS).
- Trial name
- KinesioTape (NCT06012305)
- Testing
- Taping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Facial Pain
Comparative Analysis of Dry Needling Techniques for Orofacial Myofascial Pain
This study aims to compare the clinical effectiveness and individual comfort of three distinct dry needling techniques (dynamic, static, and hybrid) for managing orofacial myofascial pain.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Facial Pain, Trigger Points
- Trial name
- NCT07706153
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Flávio Magno Gonçalves
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
The Therapeutic Effects of Dextrose Injection for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Patients with an myofascial trigger point (MTrP) in their upper trapezius will be divided into three groups: Group A receiving MTrP injection with normal saline (control group), Group B with hypo-osmolar dextrose (5% dextrose)…
- Trial name
- NCT05429827
- Testing
- normal saline, Dextrose 5% in water, Dextrose 15% in water
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Chronic Neck Pain, Non-specific Neck Pain
Effects of Different Myofascial Release Techniques on Function in Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
This single-center, three-arm randomized controlled trial compares the effects of different myofascial release techniques, combined with a structured exercise program, on functional outcomes in individuals with chronic…
- Conditions
- Chronic Neck Pain, Non-specific Neck Pain, Myofascial Trigger Points, Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck
- Trial name
- MFR / CNNP (NCT07694882)
- Testing
- Hot Pack, Conventional TENS, Structured Exercise Program
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean 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
Myofascial Neck Pain, Hand Grip Strength
Core Stability vs Scapular Stabilization on Hand Grip Strength in Chronic Myofascial Neck Pain
Chronic myofascial neck pain (CMNP) is a painful non-articular musculoskeletal neck syndrome that is a persistent and prevalent with a high incidence of recurrence rate range 30-93%.Management of myofascial trigger points were…
- Conditions
- Myofascial Neck Pain, Hand Grip Strength, Pressure Pain Threshold, Trigger Point in Trapezius Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT07692126
- Testing
- Core Stability Exercise Protocol, Scapular stabilization Exercise Protocol, Traditional Physical Therapy Protocol
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University