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