Clinical trials: Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
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
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Positional Release Technique for Myofascial Trigger Points of the Upper Trapezius
The aim of this research is to find the effects of Positional Release Technique (PRT) on pain, range of motion and neck disability index in patients with myofascial trigger points (MTRPs) of the upper trapezius with forward head…
- Trial name
- NCT04747899
- Testing
- Positional release technique, Traditional physical therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Upper Trapezius)
Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling, Lidocaine Injection, and Oxygen-Ozone Therapy for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Prospective, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial comparing ultrasound-guided dry needling, lidocaine injection, and oxygen-ozone injection in patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) of the upper trapezius muscle.
- Trial name
- USDLO-MPS (NCT07738783)
- Testing
- Dru Needling, Lidocaine Injection (1%, 2 mL), Oxygen-Ozone Injection (10 μg/mL, 5 mL)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Derince Training and Research Hospital
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Versus Cervical and Scapular Stabilization Exercises on Myofascial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius
This trial will involve three groups. The Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition group will receive the integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique.
- Trial name
- NCT06603779
- Testing
- Ultasound Therapy, Integrated Neuromuscular technique, Cervical and Scapular Stabilization exercises
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Comparison of Dry Needling and Activator Trigger Point Therapy on Upper Trapezius Trigger Points.
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Dry needling and Activator trigger point therapy on upper trapezius trigger points.Randomized controlled trial was conducted on Sixty-eight patients with active upper trapezius…
- Trial name
- NCT04348097
- Testing
- Activator instrument, dry needle
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
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
Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
Interferential Current And Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points
To investigate the effect of different carrier frequencies of interferential current on pressure pain threshold, neck disability, cervical range of motion and upper trapezius muscle activity when applied on upper trapezius…
- Trial name
- NCT05275634
- Testing
- Stander treatment, Interferential current with carrier frequency 2 KHz, Interferential current with carrier frequency 4 KHz
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Effects of Pressure Release of Myofascial Trigger Points on Mechanical Neck Pain.
The study aims to compare the effectiveness of myofascial trigger point treatment using pressure release versus a control group in patients with mechanical neck pain, randomly assigned.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, Myofacial Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06051799
- Testing
- Myofascial trigger points pressure release, Therapeutic exercise and postural hygiene
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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
Pain
Effect of Dry Needling on Myofascial Trigger Point
Myofascial trigger point is one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal disorders. Myofascial trigger point in upper trapezius has been reported as a symptom in patients with neck and upper thoracic pain.
- Trial name
- NCT02107456
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science
Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
Effects of IC With and Without MET on Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
the aim of the study is to check the effects of ischemic compression with and without muscle energy technique on Pain, Range of motion, and Functional Disability on myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius.
- Trial name
- NCT05415813
- Testing
- Ischemic Compression, Ischemic compression with Muscle Energy Technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
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
Manual Compression and Stretching for The Myofascial Trigger Points in Upper Trapezius and Levator Scapulae
To compare the effectiveness of manual compression and stretching for myofascial trigger points in upper trapezius and levator scapulae in male office workers
- Trial name
- NCT05873010
- Testing
- Manual Compression and Stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Neck Pain
Comparing Efficacy of Dry Needling Combined with Passive Stretching and Muscle Energy Technique on Myofascial Trigger Points
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess and compare the efficacy of dry needling (minimally invasive treatment by using a tiny needle) combined with two types of stretching techniques in patients with neck pain for more than…
- Trial name
- NCT06780904
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Peradeniya
Myofacial Pain Syndrome
Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation on Upper Trapezius With Trigger Points
The prevalence of myofascial pain ranges from 30 to 93% and can result in sensorimotor and autonomic deficits. In routine neuromuscular electrical stimulation, conventional electrode placement (CEP) and inverse electrode…
- Trial name
- NCT06604962
- Testing
- IMES using IEP, IMES using CEP
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gulf Medical University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS), Neck Pain
Dual Frequency Low-Level Laser Therapy in Myofascial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether dual frequency low-level laser therapy can reduce pain, improve function, and increase neck movement in patients with myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius…
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS), Neck Pain, Myofacial Trigger Points
- Trial name
- DF-LLLT-MTP-UT (NCT07137728)
- Testing
- Red Low-Level Laser Therapy, Infrared Low-Level Laser Therapy, Dual Frequency Low-Level Laser Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Myofascial Pain of Upper Trapezius Muscle
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Dry Needling Versus the Combination of Dry Needling and Local Anesthetic Injection in Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Upper Trapezius Muscle: A Sham-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial
This study was designed to compare the effectiveness of three different treatment protocols in patients diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome of the upper trapezius muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT07456735
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Local Anesthehetic Injection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Emre Ata, Assoc Prof
Myofacial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius
Massage Gun vs Deep Friction Massage for Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
This study compares the effectiveness of Massage Gun Therapy and Deep Friction Massage in individuals with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points.
- Trial name
- NCT07681661
- Testing
- Massage Gun Therapy, Deep Friction Massage Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial Pain
Effects of Release and Ischemic Pressure of Trigger Points on Neck Pain. A Crossover, Controlled and Randomized Trial.
The aim of the study is to compare two manual therapy techniques. By testing if the Pressure Release of Myofascial Trigger Points technique (PRM) is more effective in treating Myofascial Trigger Points present in the upper…
- Conditions
- Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Neck Pain
- Trial name
- NCT04546490
- Testing
- Pressure Release technique, Ischemic pressure technique
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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