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Clinical Trials/IRCT20210809052129N1
IRCT20210809052129N1
Completed
Phase 3

Comparison between the effectiveness of laser therapy and graston technique on trigger points of upper trapezius

The University of Faisalabad0 sites30 target enrollmentTBD

Overview

Phase
Phase 3
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Myofascial pain syndrome.
Sponsor
The University of Faisalabad
Enrollment
30
Status
Completed
Last Updated
4 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
TBD
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
4 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
Female

Investigators

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Females aged 18 to 50 years old with bilateral myofascial pain syndrome of the upper trapezius muscle.
  • As stated by Simon’s diagnostic criteria, following sings should be present: Five majors: 1\. Pain in a region 2\. Pain referring to another area 3\. A tight muscle band 4\. A tender/painful location in the tight muscle band 5\. Limited ROM.
  • One minor: 1\. Pain that can be regenerated by applying pressure on the location of the tender area 2\. A local twitch response in the affected area 3\. With prolonged neck and/or shoulder region pain, pain relief that can be achieved with injection or stretching.
  • Complaint of pain from at least 8 weeks.
  • Pain score between 30mm to 80mm on VAS.
  • Neck extension range up to 30 degrees.
  • Neck right and left side flexion range up to 20 degrees.
  • NDI score between 10 and 24

Exclusion Criteria

  • Neck or shoulder pain that has lasted less than 8 weeks
  • Within the previous three months, local injectable physiotherapy
  • Febrile state
  • Cervical radiculopathy symptoms
  • Hypertension that has not been treated
  • Coagulatory disease or anticoagulant therapy
  • Injury to the cervical spine or surgery
  • Implants and metal devices

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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