Status:

COMPLETED

Efficacy of Combination Therapies on Neck Pain & Muscle Tenderness in Patients With Upper Trapezius MTrPs

Lead Sponsor:

King Saud University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Shah Physiotherapy Center, Delhi, India

Conditions:

Myofascial Trigger Point Pain

Eligibility:

MALE

19-38 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Myofascial pain syndrome thought to be the main cause of neck pain and shoulder muscle tenderness in the working population is characterized by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). This study aimed to e...

Detailed Description

Purpose: Myofascial pain syndrome, thought to be the main cause of neck pain and shoulder muscle tenderness in the working population, is characterized by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). This study...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male subject diagnosed with non-specific neck pain and muscle tenderness over the upper trapezius muscle due to an active MTrP
  • Age19-38 years
  • Presence of a maximum of 1-2active MTrPs in a unilateral upper trapezius muscle The number of TrPs in upper trapezius is not limited to two; it may be one or may be more than two (satellite TrPs) also. However, due to time constraints of the study sessions allowed for treatment of up to 2 active MTrPs only.

Exclusion

  • Diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria;
  • Had active MTrPs in the bilateral upper trapezius muscles
  • Had a history of whiplash injury or cervical spine surgery
  • Were diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy determined by their primary health care physician
  • Had accepted myofascial pain therapy within the 1 month before the study
  • Showed poor cooperation.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 11 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 15 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03840473

Start Date

August 11 2017

End Date

February 15 2018

Last Update

February 15 2019

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Rehabilitation Research Chair

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11433