Quantitative Ultrasound of Trapezius Muscle in Cervical Myofascial Syndrome

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Myofascial Pain Syndrome
• Interventions: Other: Physical Therapy

• Registration Number: NCT03571178
• Lead Sponsor: Marmara University

Brief Summary

The myofascial points within the trapezius muscle are hypoechogenic regions that can be depicted via ultrasound imaging. In this study we aimed to demonstrate the hypoechogenic regions within the trapezius muscle and to determine if physical therapy modalities change the appearance and size of these areas. We also wanted to explore if the presence of these areas correlate with pain.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2018-06
• Study First Submitted: 2018-06-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-06-16
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-06-16
• Study First Posted: 2018-06-27
• Last Update Posted: 2018-06-27
• Study Start: 2018-08
• Primary Completion: 2019-02
• Study Completion: 2019-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients with myofascial pain syndrome in the cervical region

Exclusion Criteria

• Presence of cervical radiculopathies
• Previous history of cervical injusy
• Presence of rheumatologic diseases

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Treatment	Physical Therapy	Patients who will receive physical therapy

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analogue Scale	3 weeks	Pain

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ozge Kenis Coskun; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Kadikoy, Turkey