Clinical trials: Trigger Points, open to volunteers
Myofascial Trigger Points, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Clinical Study of Myofascial Trigger Points(MTrPs) Injection in the Treatment of Shoulder 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. Shoulder osteoarthritis is a common type of CMP.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Trigger Points, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, Shoulder Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT07347054
- Testing
- Joint Cavity Injection, MTrPs Injection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,036 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Effect of MET vs Neck Calliet Exercises on Neck Pain and Disability in Nurses
This study compares the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) and Neck Calliet Exercises in managing mechanical neck pain and associated disability due to trapezius trigger points among nurses.
- Trial name
- NCT07138807
- Testing
- Muscle Energy Technique, Neck Calliet exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Upper Trapezius Trigger Points, Non Specific Chronic Neck Pain
INSTRUMENT ASSISSTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION VERSUS DRY CUPPING ON UPPER TRAPEZIUS TRIGGER POINTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and dry cupping in patients (both genders), aged 20-50 years, diagnosed with chronic non-specific neck…
- Trial name
- NCT07260019
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Dry Cupping, Hot Packs
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
Comparison of Three Different Myofascial Trigger Point Treatments in Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of ischaemic compression (IC), positional relaxation (Strain Counterstrain [SCS]), and integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique (INIT) applications on pain intensity…
- Trial name
- NCT06814808
- Testing
- Conventional Therapy, Ischemic Compression Group, Strain-Counter Strain
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Cervical
Efficacy of Activator Trigger Point and Shock Wave Therapy on Pain and Function in Active Upper Trapezius Trigger Points: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of trigger point activator and extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patients with active myofascial trigger points in the upper fibers of the…
- Trial name
- NCT07594223
- Testing
- Shockwave, Activator
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Myofascial Trigger Points, Musculoskeletal Pain
Ischemic Compression and Home Exercise in Non-Specific Neck Pain
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of ischemic compression combined with home exercise on pain, cervical range of motion, neck disability level, and quality of life in individuals with non-specific neck pain.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Trigger Points, Musculoskeletal Pain, Non-specific Neck Pain, Neck Pain
- Trial name
- NSNP (NCT07685418)
- Testing
- Ischemic Compression, Home Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Rumeli University
TMJ Pain
Efficacy of Triamcinolone-Lidocaine Mix in Trigger Points Injection of Masseter Muscle: Double-blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aims to clinically evaluate the efficacy of trigger points using active drug mix (Triamcinolone with lidocaine) on relief of myofascial pain of jaw muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT07445191
- Testing
- Saline, Triamcinolone with lidocaine, Lidocaine
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Back Pain
Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Trigger Point Injection for Chronic Thoracic Myofascial Pain
Chronic thoracic (mid-back) pain can be difficult to treat, and there is limited evidence to guide the use of injection therapies for pain arising from muscles and surrounding soft tissues.
- Trial name
- NCT07632820
- Testing
- Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) Block with 0.5% Plain Bupivacaine, Trigger Point Injection (TPI) with 0.5% Plain Bupivacaine
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Primary Dysmenorrhea
Effects of Kegel Exercises and Myokinetic Release of Trigger Points in Primary Dysmenorrhea
The rationale of this study is despite the widespread belief that exercise can reduce dysmenorrhea, evidence-based studies are limited.
- Trial name
- NCT06777940
- Testing
- Kegel exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Effects of Myofascial Trigger Point Release Versus Neil Asher Technique Oin Patients With Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Rotator cuff syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain and functional limitation, often associated with myofascial trigger points.
- Trial name
- NCT07645963
- Testing
- Myofascial Trigger Point Release (MFTR)+ conservative physiotherapy Group, Neil Asher Technique (NAT) + conservative physiotherapy Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Myofascial Trigger Points, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Clinical Study of Myofascial Trigger Points(MTrPs) Injection in the Treatment of Hip 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. Hip osteoarthritis is a common type of CMP.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Trigger Points, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, Hip Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT07347041
- Testing
- Joint Cavity Injection, MTrPs Injection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,036 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome, Trigger Points, Myofascial
PRP vs PRP+Betamethasone vs Betamethasone Injection for Upper Trapezius Myofascial Pain
Brief Summary Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common musculoskeletal condition characterized by active trigger points (TrPs), which are hypersensitive, painful nodules within taut bands of skeletal muscle.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome, Trigger Points, Myofascial, Trigger Point in Trapezius Muscle
- Trial name
- UMAY-RCT (NCT07547605)
- Testing
- Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), PRP plus Betamethasone, Betamethasone (Diprospan)
- Where
- 2 sites in Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kyrenia
Hip Needling
Can We Reliably Needle Hip Muscles Blindly?
The aim of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of invasive interventions (dry needling or injection) performed on specific muscles of the hip region in reaching the anatomical target.
- Trial name
- NCT07079033
- Testing
- Blinded Dry Needling
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Erzurum Regional Training & Research Hospital
Neck Pain
Active Release Versus Strain-Counter-strain Technique in Patients With Non-Specific Neck Pain
The study design will be a randomized clinical trial (RCT) aims to compare the effects of Active Release Technique and Strain-Counterstrain on pain, range of motion, cranio-vertebral angle, and disability in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT07026006
- Testing
- Active Release Technique, Strain-counterstrain
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International 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
Myofacial Pain, Trigger Points, Myofascial
Comparison Between Botox and Magnesium Sulfate Effect in Treatment of Myofascial Pain Trigger Points Within the Masseter Muscle
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of Botulinum toxin type A, magnesium sulfate and saline injections in treatment of the masseter muscle trigger points, in patients between 16 - 50 years…
- Trial name
- MPS MTrPs BTA (NCT06676475)
- Testing
- MgSO4, BOTOX-A
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Misr University for Science and Technology
Dysmenorrhea Primary, Central Sensitisation
Myofascial Release Technique in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea
It has been found that women with dysmenorrhea have active trigger points, particularly in the rectus abdominis, oblique abdominal muscles, quadratus lumborum, and paraspinal muscles.
- Conditions
- Dysmenorrhea Primary, Central Sensitisation, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Menstrual Discomfort
- Trial name
- NCT06492148
- Testing
- Myofascial Release
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
Botulinum Toxin Type A Versus Triamcinolone for Facial Myalgia
This single-blind randomized controlled trial aims to compare the therapeutic effects of Botulinum Toxin Type A and triamcinolone injections in adults with facial myofascial pain syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT07867379
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin A (Botox ), Triamcinolone Acetonide
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Elm University
Low Back Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndromes
Ischemic Compression and Low-Level Laser Therapy for Myofascial Low Back Pain
This randomized controlled study will compare the effects of ischemic compression combined with exercise, low-level laser therapy combined with exercise, and sham low-level laser therapy combined with exercise in adults with…
- Trial name
- NCT07832422
- Testing
- Ischemic Compression, Low-Level Laser Therapy, Exercise Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Southeastern University
Shoulder Pain
Dry Needling or Percutaneous Electrolysis for Managing Myofascial Trigger Points?
Dry needling (DN) and percutaneous electrolysis (PE) are minimally invasive physiotherapy techniques commonly used for the management of myofascial trigger points.
- Trial name
- PEDN (NCT07637760)
- Testing
- Dry needling, Percutaneous electrolysis (Low Intensity - Long Time), Manual therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid