Effect of Subthreshold Stimulation on Pain and Muscle Activity in Patients With Chronic Low Neck Pain and Myofascial Trigger Points
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 65
- 主要终点
- Pressure sensitivity using pressure ergometer
研究概览
简要总结
This study will investigate the effect of subthreshold stimulation on pain and muscle activity in patients with chronic low neck pain and myofascial trigger points.
详细描述
The study will include 2 groups. One group will receive subthreshold stimulation and other will not receive any treatment. The measurements will include pain and myscle activity.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 40 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •chronic neck pain
- •One or more trigger point
排除标准
- •any musculoskeletal or neuromuscular diseases
研究组 & 干预措施
Group 1
This group will receive subthreshold stimulation
干预措施: Subthreshold Electrical stimulation (Device)
Group II
This group will receive no stimulation
结局指标
主要结局
Pressure sensitivity using pressure ergometer
时间窗: 2 months
We will measure pain threshold produced from Trapezius muscle
Electromyographical signals
时间窗: 2 months
We will record the the Trapezius muscle activity of both sides.
次要结局
- Neck pain and disability(2 months)
- Functional ability(2 months)
研究者
Ayman Mohamed
Assistant Lecturer
Beni-Suef University