Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison Between High-Intensity Laser Therapy and Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
MTI University
Conditions:
Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
this randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) and Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) in managing patients with Myofascial Pain Syndrome...
Detailed Description
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the efficacy of High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) and Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) in the management of patients with Myofascial Pain Synd...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male and female participants aged 18-60 years. Diagnosis of Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) in the neck/shoulder region. Presence of active myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius. Willingness to provide informed consent.
Exclusion
- History of cervical spine surgery, trauma, or radiculopathy. Contraindications to laser or shockwave therapy. Presence of systemic diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, malignancy). Receiving other physical therapy interventions during the study period
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 10 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
32 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07176039
Start Date
October 10 2025
End Date
December 1 2025
Last Update
January 5 2026
Active Locations (1)
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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Benha University
Cairo, Egypt