Status:

COMPLETED

Extracorporeal Shock-wave Therapy in Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Lead Sponsor:

Ankara City Hospital Bilkent

Conditions:

Myofacial Pain Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Brief Summary

Introduction: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a syndrome characterized by painful trigger points on palpation located at certain points of common muscles of the musculoskeletal system. Active trigge...

Detailed Description

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a syndrome characterized by painful trigger points on palpation located at certain points of common muscles of the musculoskeletal system. Pain on palpation tends to ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients aged between 18-70 years with myofascial pain syndrome and active trigger points in the trapezius upper fibers
  • Pain related to trapezius muscle trigger points were \> 4 according to numerical rating scale (NRS)

Exclusion

  • Revealed any cervical disc herniation (protrusion or extrusion) that cause cervical root compression showed with magnetic resonance imaging and/or radicular pain with motor or sensory deficit
  • Presence of neurological and rheumatological disorders and/or malignancy 3. Detected cognitive impairment according to mini mental test (mini mental test score \<23)
  • 4\. Acute systemic infection or any other diseases that effect general condition 5. Participants have any open wound or sensory deficit in the application area.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 18 2022

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

57 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06987721

Start Date

January 18 2022

End Date

August 1 2024

Last Update

May 23 2025

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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

Ankara, None Selected, Turkey (Türkiye), 06800