Clinical trials: Trigger Points
Headache, Tension-Type Headache
Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Phonophoresis on Trigger Points of Tension Headache
General purpose: It was investigate the effect of IASTM and phonophoresis on Tension Type headache. Specific Purpose: 1. It was investigate the effect of IASTM on headache frequency, PPT, pain intensity, and functional disability…
- Trial name
- NCT04950413
- Testing
- Conventional physical therapy program, IASTM by M2t blade, Phonophoresis
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nada Gamal Saad
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Effectiveness of a Massage Instrument Compared to Placebo for Upper Trapezius Muscle Pain
The purpose of this study was to determine if using a specialized massage tool was more effective than a placebo treatment in relieving pain in the upper trapezius muscle along the top of the shoulder.
- Trial name
- NCT01167036
- Testing
- FascialEdge instrument
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anglo-European College of Chiropractic
Chronic Low-back Pain
Efficacy of Electrical Dry Needling in Pain, Sensitivity, Functionality and Quality of Life of Patients With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
The main objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of electrical dry needling versus ischemic compression, analytical stretching and postural habits educational dossier in active myofascial trigger points in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT04804228
- Testing
- Electrical dry needling, Ischemic compression, analytical stretching and postural habits educational dossier
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Almeria
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
Post Needling Soreness, Myofascial Pain
Efficacy of Exercise on Post Needling Soreness
Introduction. The myofascial trigger point (MTrP) is a clinical entity related to different clinical pictures of pain. Dry needling (DN) would be the most appropriate therapeutic option for its treatment, although it has…
- Conditions
- Post Needling Soreness, Myofascial Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
- Trial name
- NCT04135339
- Testing
- Eccentric exercise, Concentric exercise., Isometric exercise.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Back Pain
Effect of Dry Needling Multifidus on Thickness of Transversus Abdominis in Healthy Individuals
Intramuscular therapy (also known as dry needling) has been shown to give dramatic relief of musculoskeletal pain. The mechanisms of action remain unknown, and this study will examine for a neurophysiological effect.
- Trial name
- NCT01734577
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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
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 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
Myofascial Pain, Myofascial Trigger Points
Ultrasound Assessment of Myofascial Trigger Points
Musculoskeletal pain represents a significant burden on individuals and the healthcare system in Spain, where 20% of adults experience pain, and 7% suffer from it daily.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain, Myofascial Trigger Points, Musculoskeletal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06625905
- Testing
- Ultrasound imaging
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Myofascial Trigger Point
Smartphone Addiction and Muscular Disorder
Background and aim: The use of smartphones, which has reached the level of addiction causes some physical and psychological health problems.
- Trial name
- NCT05299684
- Testing
- EVALUATION
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Arel University
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
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Myofacial Pain
Trigger Point Injections Versus Lidocaine Patch for Myofascial Pain in the Emergency Department
The aim of this trial is to investigate the efficacy of trigger point injections with 1% lidocaine in reducing myofascial back and neck pain in the Emergency Department compared to lidocaine patches 5%.
- Trial name
- NCT05151510
- Testing
- Trigger point injection with 1% lidocaine, Lidocaine patch 5%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
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
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
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
Migraine Disorders
Effects of Active Release Technique and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Patients With Migraine
Rationale of this research is to evaluate the outcome of active release technique and Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on trigger points in subjects with Migraine.
- Trial name
- NCT06197542
- Testing
- Active Release Technique, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Effect of Dry Cupping and Ischemic Compression on the Trigger Point on the Upper Trapezius Muscle
Ischemic compression is considered the fastest and most common method for providing relief in trigger point therapy, whereas cupping therapy is not a method often used for this purpose.
- Trial name
- NCT05123105
- Testing
- 1) cupping therapy, 2) control test (no intervention), 3) ischemic compression
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education
Asymptomatic Condition
Muscle Energy Techniques and Trigger Point Therapy in Asymptomatic Persons With Latent Trigger Point
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy which will be a combination of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Trigger Point Therapy (TPT), performed bilaterally on the upper trapezius muscle in the…
- Trial name
- NCT04360668
- Testing
- Muscle Energy Technique (MET), Trigger Point Therapy (TPT), Muscle Energy Technique (MET) combined with Trigger Point Therapy (TPT)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
Dry Needling, Harm
Trigger Point Dry Needling Practice in Colorado: Practitioner and Patient
A retrospective analysis of responses following a descriptive survey to investigate the benefits and harms associated with dry needling as provided by a physical therapists in CO
- Trial name
- NCT04040218
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,607 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Regis University