Clinical trials: Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Comparison of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT) and Active Release Technique (ART) in Patients With Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether two manual therapy techniques-Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT) and Active Release Technique (ART)-can reduce pain, improve neck range of motion, and…
- Trial name
- INIT ART (NCT07395154)
- Testing
- Group A, Group B
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Neck Pain
The Natural History of Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points: Comparison of Local and Remote Tissue Milieu in Normal Muscle, Latent and Active Myofascial Trigger Points Over Time
This study will use microdialysis to investigate myofascial pain. This pain is characterized by "trigger points" (exquisitely tender spots) in a group of tense muscle fibers that extend from the trigger point to the muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT00042276
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Cervicogenic Headache
Dose Related Effects of Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Upper Trapezius Trigger Points in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache.
A randomized double blinded controlled trial will be conducted to determine and compare the effects of low and medium dose radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy on upper trapezius trigger points in patients with cervicogenic…
- Trial name
- NCT06879418
- Testing
- Low dose shock wave therapy plus strengthening and stretching exercise for upper trapezius, Medium dose shock wave therapy plus strengthening and stretching exercise for upper trapezius
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- MTI University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Kinesio Tape Application With EDF Technique on Active Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius Muscle
In this double-blinded, prospective randomized sham controlled multi centered study, the aim was to investigate the efficacy of EDF technique on pain intensity, number of active TrPs, cervical ROM and disability levels in…
- Trial name
- NCT05405959
- Testing
- Kinesio tape
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Neck Pain
Immediate Stiffness Changes in Myofascial Trigger Points After Dry Needling
Shear-wave elastography (SWE) is considered as a useful tool for quantifying muscle stiffness. Considering that Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrP) are defined as "hyperirritable zones in contracted bands of muscle, thought to be…
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Neck Pain, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
- Trial name
- ELECTROP (NCT04832074)
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Camilo Jose Cela University
Pain
Effectiveness of TU and MRT to Release Trigger Points to Increase RoM and Pain Relief in Upper TT
To find out the Effectiveness of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Myofascial Release Technique to Release Trigger Points to Increase Range of Motion and Pain Relief in Upper Trapezius Tightness
- Trial name
- NCT05854004
- Testing
- Therapeutic Ultrasound, Myofascial Release Technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, Mechanical Neck Pain
Spray Stretch Technique Versus Sustain Pressure for Trapezius Triggers
The aim of this research is to determine the effects of spray and stretch technique versus sustain pressure for the management of upper trapezius triggers.
- Trial name
- NCT04559906
- Testing
- Spray and Stretch technique (Ethyl chloride), Sustain pressure release
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Short-Term Effects of Ischemic Compression Applied in Addition to Classical Massage in the Treatment of Trigger Points
The aim of our study was to investigate the short-term effects of ischemic compression applied in addition to classical massage for the treatment of myofascial trigger points on the upper trapezius muscle in women on pain…
- Trial name
- NCT06530329
- Testing
- Classical massage, Ischemic compression
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Halic University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Comparison Of The Efficacy Of Interfascial Hydrodissection With A Mixture Of Lidocaine And Physiological Saline Solution With 10% Dextrose In Patients With Chronic Neck Pain
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of fascial hydrodissection with 10% dextrose or lidocaine-saline on pain, neck functions, and quality of daily life in patients with chronic neck pain due to resistant…
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, Neck Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07503574
- Testing
- % 10 dextrose Hydrodissection, Lidocaine-Saline Hydrodissection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
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
Mobility Limitation, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Changes on Pain and Range of Motion by the Use of Kinesio Taping in Subjects With Myofascial Trigger Point
The aim of this study is to demonstrate that the application of Kinesio Taping on a myofascial trigger point in the trapezius muscle able to cause a decrease of the trigger point pain and an increase of the cervical range of…
- Trial name
- NCT02913963
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Neck Pain, Psychomotor Disorders
Effectiveness of Dry Needling Shoulder Muscles on a Head Turning Task in Participants Aged 30-45 With Neck Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the immediate effects of stimulating shoulder muscles with an acupuncture needle (dry needling) on people from thirty to forty-five years old with recurrent neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05846022
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
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
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Comparison of Ischemic Release and Sustained Pressure Direct Myofascial Release in Upper Trapezius Trigger Point
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the clinical effectiveness of ischemic release and sustained pressure direct myofascial release for upper trapezius trigger points.
- Trial name
- NCT07838584
- Testing
- Ischemic release, Sustained pressure Direct Myofascial release
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Myofacial Pain Syndromes
KT vs IASTM on Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points To Compare Effect of KT VS IASTM on Pain Intensity, Pain Pressure Threshold, Cervical Range of Motion and Functional Disability Level.
This study would answer the following question: Is there a difference in the effects between IASTM and KT on pain intensity level, pain pressure threshold, cervical range of motion (ROM), functional disability level and…
- Trial name
- NCT06899685
- Testing
- tradional physical therapy treatment, KT, IASTM
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Reham Sayed Mesaed
Office Worker, Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Upper Trapezius)
Predictors of Pressure Pain Thresholds
Objective: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine whether office-related strain risk, head and neck working posture, and weekly screen time predict the mean pressure pain threshold (PPT) at latent trigger points (LTrPs) in…
- Conditions
- Office Worker, Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Upper Trapezius), Pain Threshold, Trigger Points, Myofascial
- Trial name
- NCT07874230
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Neck Pain, Myofacial Pain Syndrome
Efficacy of Adding Greater Occipital Nerve Block to Trigger Point Injection in Patients With Neck Pain
Study Title: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Adding Greater Occipital Nerve Block to Trigger Point Injection in Patients with Neck Pain Due to Upper Trapezius Trigger Points: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial Purpose…
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Myofacial Pain Syndrome, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, Trigger Points
- Trial name
- NCT07058636
- Testing
- 2% Lidocaine HCl + saline, Steroid+lidocaine
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
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 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
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