Clinical trials: Trigger Points
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Effects on Neuromuscular Function After Dry Needling in Myofascial Trigger Points in the Gastrocnemius Muscles
Trigger points (TrPs) are a common musculoskeletal cause of local and referred muscle pain, as well as local inflammation in the muscle and fascia.
- Trial name
- NCT04851743
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Low Back Pain, Postural
Functional Pathologies of the Musculoskeletal System in Physiotherapy Students
This study map the occurrence of functional pathologies of the musculoskeletal system in students of the bachelor's program of physiotherapy of the Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, and aim on improvement of them.
- Trial name
- FUNPAMUS (NCT05544188)
- Testing
- Differential diagnostic
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
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
Muscle Tone Abnormalities
Myotonometric Measurement of Myofascial Trigger Points: Reliability, Validity and Sensitivity
The aims of this study are: To examine the inter-rater reliability to assess myofascial trigger points using a myotonometer To determinate the strength of the correlation between myotonometric parameters and isokinetic parameters…
- Trial name
- NCT02919150
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Trigger Points
Effects of Dry Needling Versus Ischemic Compression on Pain, Range of Motion and Finctional Disability
Neck pain can occur from a number of conditions, most common is trigger points. Trigger points are of two point one is active and other is latent trigger point, hyperirritable spots located in a taut band of skeletal muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT05296226
- Testing
- dry needling and ischemic compression
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Myofascial Trigger Points
A Clinical Observation on Neuropsychology and Electrophysiology in Headache Patinets With Myofascial Trigger Points
To study the clinical characteristics of headache patients with pericranial myofascial trigger points(MTrPs),and to explore the possible pathogenesis of MTrPs,investigators hope to find the possible electrical biomarkers for…
- Trial name
- NCT03082547
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
Limited Dorsiflexion, Limited Ankle Range of Motion
Triceps Surae Trigger Point Size and Muscle Extensibility
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of dry needling in improving ankle range of motion and functional outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT02087969
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Stretching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Time Effect of the Pressure Release Technique Application in the Latent Myofascial Trigger Points
Background: Latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) of the levator scapulae are high prevalent and may influence the neck and shoulder conditions. The pressure release is one of the most recommended manual therapy techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT03006822
- Testing
- Pressure release 90, Pressure release 60, Pressure release 30
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Postoperative Pain, Pelvic Organ Prolapse
The Effect of Local Analgesia on Postoperative Gluteal Pain in Patients Undergoing Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation
This study will randomize patients to either receive intraoperative administration of local anesthetic and corticosteriod at time of sacrospinous ligament fixation compared to placebo to determine if intraoperative trigger point…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Trigger Point Injection, Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation
- Trial name
- NCT03995641
- Testing
- marcaine and kenalog
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kettering Health Network
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
Neck Pain
Dry Needling Versus Strain-counterstrain on the Upper Trapezius
This study investigates the effect of two different techniques (dry needling and Strain-counterstrain manual technique) on the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point (MTP).
- Trial name
- DNJ (NCT01290653)
- Testing
- Dry needling, Strain-counterstrain technique
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Low Back Pain, Mechanical
Dry Needling to the Multifidus Muscle in Subjects With Low Back Pain
To examine for differences in contraction thickness of the transversus abdominis muscle in symptomatic subjects with mechanical lower back pain following the application of dry needling to the lumbar multifidus muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT02284724
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Axial Spondylarthritis (axSpA), Myofascial Trigger Point Pain (MTrP)
Ultrasonographic Assessment of Thoracolumbar Fascia in AxSpA and Controls With Trigger Point Evaluation
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate whether changes in the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF)-a connective tissue in the lower back-are related to pain and disease severity in patients with axial spondyloarthropathy…
- Conditions
- Axial Spondylarthritis (axSpA), Myofascial Trigger Point Pain (MTrP), Ultrasound Exams
- Trial name
- NCT06978374
- Testing
- Sonographic examination of thoracolumbar fascia, manual examination of MTrP
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
The Effect of Dry Needling on Muscle Stiffness, Gait, Motion, and Strength in Healthy Individuals With Trigger Points
This study would be the first study to assess the immediate effects of dry needling of latent trigger points of the gastrocnemius muscle on muscle stiffness, gait, range of motion, and strength.
- Trial name
- NCT03689283
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Regis University
Shoulder Pain
Effects of Inhibition Techniques Applied on Trigger Points of Supraspinatus Muscle on Echogenicity and Patients' Pain
Trigger points (TP) are described as "hard, palpable nodules located within the taut bands of skeletal muscle". The aim of this study is to evaluate the reproductibility of palpation of TP between osteopaths and to compare this…
- Trial name
- NCT05951218
- Testing
- inhibition technique
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut des Hautes Etudes Osteopathiques de Nantes
Myofascial Pain
A Study to Determine the Tissue Properties, Vascular Physiology and Biochemical Milieu of Myofascial Trigger Points
Determine the effect of dry needling using a 32 gauge needle on active trigger points in subjects with chronic myofascial pain. Participants will receive treatment for active trigger points (3 on successive weeks) and will have…
- Trial name
- MTrP (NCT04045457)
- Testing
- dry needling
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Mason University
Cervicogenic Headache
Dry Needle In Management of Cervicogenic Headache
Headache is an important health problem. It is the commonest type of all signs of illness in the people worldwide. Cervicogenic Headache is commonest musculoskeletal condition in physiotherapy practice.
- Trial name
- NCT04625387
- Testing
- Dry Needle and Exercise
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Raj Nursing and Paramedical College
Healthy, Epicondylitis of the Elbow
Virtual Reality and Post-dry Needling Soreness
Application of trigger point dry needling can induce post-dry needling soreness. This is not a negative experience, but sometimes some patients want to reduce it as much as possible.
- Trial name
- NCT03788161
- Testing
- Real Virtual Reality
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Validity, Reliability of Neck Disability Index in Albanian
To translate and validate the Cervical Disability Index (NDI) into Albanian for use in the Albanian-speaking population
- Trial name
- NDI (NCT06833359)
- Testing
- Observation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 582 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Myalgia, Trigger Point
Comparative Evaluation of Continuous and Pulse Mode of Ultrasound Therapy in Myalgia of Maxillofacial Region
Pain and trismus caused by Myalgia in masticatory muscles are one of the prime concerns for the patients. Various studies have been performed using US therapy for myofascial pain syndrome of head \& neck region.
- Trial name
- NCT05211245
- Testing
- therapeutic ultrasound
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak