Cervical sagittal configuration aid in the management of myofascial trigger point

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal Diseases; Myofascial pain syndrome

• Registration Number: PACTR201801002968301
• Lead Sponsor: Ibrahim Moustafa

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-01-11
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Other
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

Craniovertebral angleless than 50.
Regional pain complaint in the neck.
Pain complaint or altered sensation in the expected distribution of referred pain from a myofascial trigger point.
Taut band palpable in an accessible muscle.
Excruciating spot tenderness at one point along the length of the taut band.
Some degree of restricted range of motion (ROM), when measurable.

Exclusion Criteria

the presence of any signs or symptoms of medical red flags (e.g., tumor, fracture, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and prolonged steroid use).
A history of previous cervical or thoracic spine surgery.
Signs or symptoms of upper motor neuron disease.
Vestibulobasilar insufficiency. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Bilateral upper extremity radicular symptoms.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified