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Clinical Trials/TCTR20240610007
TCTR20240610007
Enrolling By Invitation
Phase 1

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

Walailak University0 sites51 target enrollmentJune 10, 2024

Overview

Phase
Phase 1
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of upper trapezius muscle
Sponsor
Walailak University
Enrollment
51
Status
Enrolling By Invitation
Last Updated
last year

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
June 10, 2024
End Date
July 31, 2024
Last Updated
last year
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • 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

Exclusion Criteria

  • 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.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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