Comparison of Percussive Massage Device and Neck-shoulder stretching on Pain-related Outcomes in Patients with Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Shoulder

Phase 2

• Conditions: Myofascial pain syndrome of the upper trapezius muscle; Shoulder pain; Massage device

• Registration Number: TCTR20230220001
• Lead Sponsor: /A

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-02-20
• Study Completion: 2023-07-31
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: nknown
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

1. Males or females
2. Aged between 25-40 years
3. Be diagnised with myofascial pain syndrome of the upper trapezius muscle (active myofascial trigger point)
4. Pain intensity between 3-8 of the numerical rating scale

Exclusion Criteria

1. Other neck and shoulder pain conditions, such as cervical spondylosis and tendinopathy of the shoulder.
2. Fibromyalgia
3. Serious health conditions, such as cancer, Hemophilia, bone infection
4. Pregnancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain intensity at the baseline, single session immediately, and 3-week intervention Numerical rating scale

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Myofascial trigger point threshold at the baseline, single session immediately, and 3-week intervention Pressure algometer,Neck range of motion at the baseline, single session immediately, and 3-week intervention Neck range of motion device,Neck disability at the baseline, single session immediately, and 3-week intervention Neck disability index,Patient satisfaction at the baseline, single session immediately, and 3-week intervention Global Perceived Effect