Clinical trials: Trigger Points
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
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
Muscle Tone Abnormalities
Can Myotonometry Quantify Dry Needling Effectiveness on Myofascial Trigger Points?
The main objective of this study is to assess effects of Dry Needling into Myofascial Trigger Point compared Dry Needling into Taut Band point based on the outcomes of myotnometric measurement in healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT02952053
- Testing
- MTrP Group, TB Group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
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
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Myosfascial Trigger-Points and Effects on Neuromuscular Response
The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of the treatment of the Myosfascial Trigger-Points detected in the gastrocnemius muscles on the neuromuscular response.
- Trial name
- NCT03941054
- Testing
- Pressure Release
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
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
Clinical Study - RCT
Paraspinal Stimulation in Treating MPS
To test the hypothesis that the effect of either multiple deep intramuscular stimulation therapy [(DIMMST: trigger point deep dry needling (TrP-DDN) is combined with paraspinal deep intramuscular stimulation (PDIMS) and needle…
- Trial name
- DIMMST (NCT01708343)
- Testing
- DIMMST
- Where
- 3 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
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
Trigger Point, Muscle Weakness
Effects of Deep Trigger Point Dry Needling on Strength Measurements of the Gluteus Medius Musculature
The purpose of this study will be to assess the effect that the application of deep trigger point dry needling to latent trigger points has on strength measurements.
- Trial name
- NCT03580200
- Testing
- Trigger Point Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emily Slaven, PT, PhD
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Latent Myofascial Trigger Points in the Craniocervical Region
Myofascial pain is a clinical problem that has generated interest, debate and confusion for decades. According to studies anywhere between 33 and 97 % of patients with musculoskeletal pain visiting physicians and manual…
- Trial name
- NCT03327545
- Testing
- Neural mobilization, Soft tissue techniques and Stretching, Control group
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Physiological Tremor, Exercise-Induced Neuromuscular Fatigue
Effect of Trigger Point Cryostimulation on Exercise-Induced Tremor in Adolescent Swimmers
This study examines whether local cryostimulation of myofascial trigger points can reduce physiological tremor that occurs after intense physical exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT07480200
- Testing
- Cryostimulation of Myofascial Trigger Points
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education
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
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
Pain Threshold, Myofascial Trigger Point
Comparative Effects of Myofascial Induction Therapy Versus Gastrocnemius Pressure Release Treatment on Trigger Point Pressure Pain Threshold in Proximal Muscles and Ankle Range of Motion.
The aim of the study is to test the effect of myofascial induction and pre-pressure release of the grastrocnemius muscle on the proximal musculature: biceps femoris, flexor digitorum brevis and extensor digitorum grandus on the…
- Conditions
- Pain Threshold, Myofascial Trigger Point, Manual Therapy, Range of Motion
- Trial name
- NCT06499441
- Testing
- Myofascial induction in gastrocnemius, Preassure release
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayuben Private Clinic
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 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
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Accuracy of Rib Palpation for Dry Needling of Deep Periscapular Musculature, Measured With Ultrasound
Ultrasound was used to identify the location of a rib. This was compared to a practitioner's ability to palpate the area.
- Trial name
- NCT04066166
- Testing
- Palpation
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Trigger Point, Myofascial Pain
Contribution of Erector Spina Plane Block to Analgesia for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myofascial pain syndrome is a common chronic disease characterized by pain and tenderness in one or more muscle groups. It is characterized by myofascial trigger points that are felt as a band or a nodule harder than normal…
- Trial name
- NCT04405453
- Testing
- trapezius muscle injection, erector spina plane block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital
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 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