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The Aim of This Study is to Compare the Effects of Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) Used in Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) and to Determine Whether They Are Superior to Conservative Treatment (CT)

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Other: Conservative Treatment (CT)
Other: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
Other: Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
Registration Number
NCT05699798
Lead Sponsor
Ankara University
Brief Summary

The Aim of This Study is to Compare the Effects of Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) Used in Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) and to Determine Whether They Are Superior to Conservative Treatment (CT). 42 Female Patients Diagnosed With MPS Were Included in the Study. The Patients Were Randomly Divided Into Three Groups of 14 People Each. CT (Hot Pack, TENS, Ultrasound) Was Applied to the First Group. CT+IASTM Was Applied to the Second Group and CT+ESWT Was Applied to the Third Group. All Groups Received Treatment for 3 Weeks (CT: 5 Sessions Per Week, 15 Sessions in Total, ESWT and IASTM: 2 Sessions Per Week, 6 Sessions in Total). Neck Stretching Exercises Were Given to All Patients as a Home Program. Before and After the Treatment, the Pain Intensity of the Patients Was Determined by Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Pressure Pain Threshold Was Measured With an Algometer. Cervical Joint Range of Motion (CROM) Was Measured With a CROM Device. Pain, Cervical Mobility, Quality of Life, and Sleep Parameters Were Evaluated With the Neck Outcome Score Questionnaire (NOOS). Depression and Anxiety Parameters Were Evaluated With the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).

Detailed Description

Ethics Approval: The study started with the approval of the Ethics Committee of Gazi University Faculty of Medicine with the 30.05.2022- 427 protocol number.

Randomization:42 female patients included in the study were randomized into 3 groups.

Interventions:The first group received a Conservative Treatment (CT) program including Hotpack (HP), Ultrasound (US) and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), which is routinely given in physical therapy clinics. The second group was given Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) treatment in addition to the CT we applied in the first group. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) was applied to the third group in addition to the CT we applied in the first group. In addition, a home exercise program consisting of neck stretching exercises was given to all participants. The effects of treatments on pain severity, pressure pain threshold, cervical joint range of motion, neck mobility, sleep, activity-pain, quality of life, anxiety and depression were evaluated before and after treatment.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
42
Inclusion Criteria
  • Being over 18 years old
  • To be diagnosed with Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) according to Simons diagnostic criteria (having 5 major and at least one minor criterion)
  • Detection of a trigger point in the trapezius muscle
  • Not receiving any treatment for MPS in the last 1 month
Exclusion Criteria
  • Serious cervical disc disorders
  • Tumor
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Mental or psychotic disorders
  • Venous insufficiency
  • Active infection
  • Pregnancy
  • Allergic skin diseases
  • Acute rheumatic diseases

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Conservative Treatment (CT)Conservative Treatment (CT)Includes Hotpack, TENS, Ultrasound and home exercise programs. HP, US and TENS applications were applied for 3 weeks, with a total of 15 sessions, 5 sessions per week. HP application for 20 minutes, ultrasound for 5 minutes and TENS for 20 minutes were applied to the patients. The CT protocol was applied to all three groups in the same way.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)Includes Hotpack, TENS, Ultrasound, home exercise programs and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy treatment. The ESWT therapy was applied for three weeks, two sessions per week, for a total of 6 sessions.
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)Includes Hotpack, TENS, Ultrasound, home exercise programs and Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique. The IASTM therapy was applied for three weeks, two sessions per week, for a total of 6 sessions.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain IntensityThird week (Posttreatment)

The Pain Intensity of the patients was determined by Visual Analog Scale (VAS).The scale is scored between 0 and 10. "0" means no pain, "10" means very severe pain.

Cervical Joint Range of MotionThird week (Posttreatment)

Cervical Joint Range of Motion (ROM) was measured with a CROM Device. The degrees of flexion, extension, right rotation, left rotation, right lateral flexion, and left lateral flexion obtained during active joint movement of the cervical region were measured.

Pressure Pain ThresholdThird week (Posttreatment)

Pressure Pain Threshold was measured with an algometer. The algometer evaluates the patient's pain threshold and gives a numerical data.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Depression and AnxietyThird week (Posttreatment)

Depression and Anxiety parameters were evaluated with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).

DisabilityThird week (Posttreatment)

Disability, Cervical Mobility, Sleep and Quality of Life parameters were evaluated with the Neck Outcome Score Questionnaire (NOOS).

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ankara University

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Ankara, Turkey

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