Status:
COMPLETED
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus High Power Pain Threshold Ultrasound For Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points
Lead Sponsor:
Cairo University
Conditions:
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck
Eligibility:
All Genders
25-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
the purpose of this trial is to compare the effectiveness of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and high power pain threshold ultrasound on pain intensity, pressure pain threshold (PPT), nec...
Detailed Description
Myofascial trigger points (MTPs) are hyperirritable, palpable nodules that form along with taut bands of muscle fibers. The trapezius is the muscle that is most commonly affected. MTPs can have a cons...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Having at least 1 active trigger point in bilateral upper trapezius muscles We will use a recommended diagnostic criterion to find active MTrPs which is:
- The presence of a palpable taut band in the skeletal muscle, The presence of a hypersensitive spot in the taut band, Local twitch response provoked by snapping palpation Production of referred pain pattern in response to the compression of tender spots Spontaneous presence of typically referred pain pattern.
- A duration of symptoms of 2-4 weeks.
- Age between 25 and 40 years.
- Having a normal neurological examination result.
- Not having any evidence of infection or inflammation in laboratory tests.
Exclusion
- Existence of cervical disc hernia, advanced cervical osteoarthritis, radiculopathy, or myelopathy.
- Having trigger point injection or physical therapy in the last 6 months.
- Having a rheumatologic disease, such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and spondyloarthritis, or hormonal diseases, such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or hyperparathyroidism.
- Existence of kyphosis, scoliosis, forward head posture, or cervical-genic headache.
- History of spine surgery.
- Having a cardiovascular problem
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 9 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 12 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05288933
Start Date
March 9 2022
End Date
June 12 2022
Last Update
January 18 2023
Active Locations (1)
Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.
1
Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt, 12613