Evaluation of the Effects of Tecar therapy and High-power Laser on the management of the Trigger Points

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Myofascial pain syndrome.; Segmental and somatic dysfunction of cervical region; M99.01

• Registration Number: IRCT20190202042581N4
• Lead Sponsor: Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 21 November 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

Age 18 to 40 years old
Presence of trigger point and tight band in the upper trapezius muscle according to Simon et al
Diffuse pain in response to pressure on trigger points

Exclusion Criteria

Having a history of neck surgery
Neck discopathy
Pregnancy
Whiplash injury
The presence of metal in the body
Pacemaker

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain severity. Timepoint: First session (before intervention), and 10 day (after intervention). Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
eck disability index. Timepoint: First session (before intervention), and 10 day (after intervention). Method of measurement: Neck Functional Disability Questionnaire.;Neck range of motion. Timepoint: First session (before intervention), and 10 day (after intervention). Method of measurement: Goniometer.