Comparative study of radial shockwave therapy and high intensity laser therapy in the treatment of patients with myofascial pain syndrome in neck and upper back area

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Myofascial pain syndrome.; Other chronic pain; R52.2

• Registration Number: IRCT20100127003217N15
• Lead Sponsor: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 13 November 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Acute or chronic pain in the neck and shoulder muscles
The presence of trigger points and tight bands in the muscles around the neck and head more than 2 points
The appearance of referred pain in the peripheral muscle in response to pressure on the trigger point

Exclusion Criteria

The presence of clear radiculopathy based on the history and the presence of one of the findings of radiculopathy in the form of weakness, radicular pain, or decreased reflexes, or upper limb sensation disorder, and a positive Spurling test
The presence of extrude cervical discopathy proven in MRI
The presence of severe cervical degenerative changes and the presence of radiculopathy
History of cervical spine surgery or trauma
Existence of systemic diseases such as bleeding disorders or rheumatological and cardiovascular diseases
History of taking psychological drugs
Pregnancy
Malignancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain intensity. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 2 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale ( VAS ).;Neck disability index (NDI). Timepoint: Before, immediately and 2 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Neck disability Index questionnaire.;Neck range of motion(ROM). Timepoint: bubble inclinometer. Method of measurement: Before, immediately and 2 months after treatment.;Pressure pain threshold (PPT). Timepoint: Before, immediately and 2 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Algometer.