Effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy with hot pack versus strain counterstrain with hot pack and hot pack only in patients with myofascial pain syndrome of upper trapezius muscle
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome of upper trapezius muscleMyofascial Pain Syndrome
- Registration Number
- TCTR20240610007
- Lead Sponsor
- Walailak University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 51
1. Walailak University student, aged 18 - 24 years
2. Individuals with chronic neck pain (lasting 3 months or more) on the dominant side
3. Having myofascial pain syndrome in upper trapezius muscle on the dominant side
4. Having pain scale of 3 points or higher
1. Previously diagnosed with neck pain and radiating symptoms such as cervical spondylolisthesis, cervical spondylosis, cervical stenosis, or cervical herniated nucleus pulposus.
2. Previously diagnosed with other spinal-related conditions such as fractures, tumors, or rheumatic fever.
3. Have undergone surgery in the neck or shoulder area.
4. Taking analgesics or anti-inflammatory drugs.
5. Previously diagnosed with mental disorders or conditions affecting sensory perception, thoughts, or emotions.
6. Previously diagnosed with cancer, psoriasis, scleroderma, or viral and bacterial infections.
7. Having contraindications for extracorporeal shock wave therapy, such as pregnancy, having a cardiac pacemaker, heart and vascular diseases, or bleeding disorders due to coagulation issues.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pain scale before and after treatment Numeric Rating Scale,Pressure pain threshold before and after treatment Digital algometer,Cervical range of motion before and after treatment CROM
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Sleep quality before and after treatment Pittburg Sleep Quality Index Questionnaire