Status:
RECRUITING
High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) on Myofascial Trigger Points.
Lead Sponsor:
Quiropraxia y Equilibrio
Conditions:
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain (MTrP)
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of HILT on cervical flexibility and pain reduction in myofascial trigger points. The research will be carried out in the Physiotherapy laboratory of And...
Detailed Description
Material and Methods Type of study: Experimental, randomized clinical trial (RCT). 1\. Study population. For the study, students and workers of Andrés Bello University will be considered participan...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants over 18 years of age.
- Officials and students of the Casona las Condes Campus of the Andrés Bello University.
- Presence of myofascial trigger points in the shortened upper trapezius muscle evaluated (expert consensus establishing criteria for the diagnosis of MTrPs, Delphi study).25
Exclusion
- Musculoskeletal problems or pathologies of the neck or shoulders in the last 3 months (fractures, sprains, tendinopathies, dislocations, or muscle tears).
- Presence of osteosynthesis materials near shoulders, neck, or surrounding areas.
- Presence of wounds or skin changes in the shoulder and/or neck region (such as psoriasis, scars, or burns).
- Use of analgesic, anti-inflammatory, or muscle relaxant medications for permanent use.
- Neurological changes such as paresthesia, loss of sensitivity (partial or complete), decreased strength, and color changes in the neck, arms, forearms, or hands.
- Diagnosed photosensitivity.
- Presence of solar urticaria or adverse reactions to sunlight.
- Presence of the following conditions: dermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus, hepatic porphyria, cutaneous carcinoid syndrome or pellagra
- Cancer or tumors of any type diagnosed.
- Epilepsy.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04445545
Start Date
May 1 2025
End Date
September 1 2025
Last Update
August 7 2025
Active Locations (2)
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1
Universidad Andrés Bello
Santiago, Las Condes, Chile, 7591538
2
Universidad Andrés Bello
Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile, 7591538