Clinical trials: Trigger Points, open to volunteers
Myofacial Pain Syndrome, Chronic Neck Pain
Focused Versus Multi-Target Trigger Point Injection for Chronic Myofascial Neck Pain
Myofascial neck pain may involve several active trigger points in the neck and shoulder muscles. In clinical practice, it is not clear whether treating only the main trigger point that best reproduces the patient's pain is…
- Trial name
- NCT07876739
- Testing
- Lidocaine 1% Trigger Point Injection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Mardin Artuklu University
Cervicogenic Headache
Ischemic Compression Technique Versus Jones Technique in Cervicogenic Headache Patients
The primary objective of the study is to determine the effects of Jones and Ischemic compression technique on pain, range of motion and disability in patients with cervicogenic headache.
- Trial name
- NCT06875869
- Testing
- Jones technique, Ischemic compression therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Whiplash Injuries
Effectiveness of Percutaneous Electrolysis and Dry Needling vs. Standard Therapy for Whiplash Syndrome
The main objective of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of two interventions (PIE vs DDN) in adult patients who have suffered a LCS after a traffic accident and comparing it with a standard physiotherapy program.
- Trial name
- NCT06938425
- Testing
- intratissue percutaneous electrolysis, deep dry needling, Standard physiotherapy
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Camilo Jose Cela University
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
Trigger Point in Trapezius Muscle
The Impact of Dry Needling on Electrophysiological and Ultrasound-based Biomarkers for Myofascial Pain
The goal of this interventional study is to determine how well dry-needling can treat pain in people with Myofascial Pain Syndrome.
- Trial name
- ENCOMPASS-2 (NCT07270276)
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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
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
Levator Scapulae Syndrome
Upper Cervical Mobilization Versus Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique in Patients With Levator Scapulae Syndrome
the study will be conducted to answer the following research question: is there a difference between the effect of upper cervical mobilization and integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique of levator scapulae muscle in…
- Trial name
- LSS (NCT07208396)
- Testing
- Upper cervical mobilization, Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, Conventional treatment
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Non-specific Low Back Pain
Comparing Myofascial Exercise and Trigger Point Therapy for Non-Specific Low Back Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if two common physical therapy approaches, used alone or together, can help reduce pain and improve daily function in adults with nonspecific low back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT07362420
- Testing
- Myofascial Trigger Point Manual Compression, Myofascial Chain-Based Specific Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
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
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
Myofascial Trigger Points, Cervicogenic Headache
Clinical Study of Myofascial Trigger Points(MTrPs) Injection in the Treatment of Chronic Cervicogenic Headache
Chronic cervicogenic headache is a common disease in China, with a high incidence among the elderly, and has a significant impact on patients' quality of life.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Trigger Points, Cervicogenic Headache, Dorsal Root Ganglion
- Trial name
- NCT07347730
- Testing
- MTrPs injection, C2 dorsal root ganglion blocks
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,036 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Adhesive Capsulitis
Additional Effects of Niel-asher Technique on Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to find the additional effects of Niel-Asher technique along with sleeper stretch and conventional physical therapy on pain, shoulder ranges of motion and functional disability in…
- Trial name
- NCT07203963
- Testing
- Niel-Asher Technique + sleeper stretch, sleeper stretch + Conventional Treatment
- 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
Mechanical Neck Pain
The Synergistic Effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique and Dry Cupping Therapy on Pain Modulation and Functional Recovery on Myofascial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius
The purpose of the study is to investigate the Synergistic Effects of the Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique and Dry Cupping Therapy on Pain Modulation and functional recovery on Myofascial Trigger Points of the upper…
- Trial name
- NCT07027644
- Testing
- Dry Cupping Therapy, Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique, stretching and strengthening exercises
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
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
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
Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Trigger Points
Immediate Effect of Dry Needling on Calf Muscles Pain Pressure Threshold,Sprint Speed and Functional Performance in Amateur Football Player
This randomised single-blind trial will evaluate the immediate effect of a single session of dry needling versus sham needling on calf muscle myofascial trigger points among amateur football players aged 18-25 years.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Trigger Points, Gastrocnemius Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT07525921
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
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
Gestational Hypertension, Preeclampsia
Vagal Stimulation Therapy and Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is one of the most common and serious complications of pregnancy, affecting both the mother and baby. It is a condition characterized by high blood pressure and can lead to severe complications, including…
- Trial name
- NCT06953115
- Testing
- Vagal stimulation physiotherapy with trigger point release, Positional Release Therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in Mexico
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Internacional René Mey