Myofascial Pain SyndromeNCT07904559
Comparing Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Muscle Energy Technique for Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Women
A study testing Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Muscle Energy Technique (MET) in people with Myofascial Pain Syndrome, run by University of Lahore at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study compares Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Muscle Energy Technique (MET) in female patients with myofascial pain syndrome. The study aims to evaluate the effects of both techniques on pain and related clinical outcomes to determine their effectiveness in managing the condition. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 15 Oct 2026to Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 35 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Male and female patients aged 18-35 years.
- Patients diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome.
- Patients experiencing localized muscle pain and tenderness.
- Patients willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent.
- Patients able to follow the treatment protocol and complete the required assessments.
Who cannot join
- Patients with recent trauma or acute musculoskeletal injury.
- Patients with fractures or recent surgery in the affected area.
- Patients with neurological disorders affecting the study area.
- Patients with contraindications to Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) or Muscle Energy Technique (MET).
- Patients unwilling to participate or unable to complete the study protocol.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Muscle Energy Technique in Female Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome
This study compares Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Muscle Energy Technique (MET) in female patients with myofascial pain syndrome. The study aims to evaluate the effects of both techniques on pain and related clinical outcomes to determine their effectiveness in managing the condition.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Being tested
- Control Group (A):, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
- Keywords
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome,, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization,, IASTM,, Muscle Energy Technique, MET,
- Medical subject headings
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Control Group (A):Other
Participants will receive the control intervention as specified in the study protocol.
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)Procedure or surgery
Participants will receive Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), a physiotherapy technique used to address soft tissue restrictions and manage pain associated with myofascial pain syndrome.
Muscle Energy Technique (MET)Other
Participants will receive Muscle Energy Technique (MET), a manual therapy technique involving controlled muscle contractions to help improve muscle flexibility and reduce pain associated with myofascial pain syndrome.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control Group | Active comparator | Participants in the control group will receive the control intervention described in the study protocol. Receives: Other: Control Group (A):; Procedure: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM); Other: Muscle Energy Technique (MET) |
| IASTM Group | Experimental | Participants will receive Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) for the management of myofascial pain syndrome. Receives: Other: Control Group (A):; Procedure: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM); Other: Muscle Energy Technique (MET) |
| Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Group | Experimental | Participants will receive Muscle Energy Technique (MET) for the management of myofascial pain syndrome. Receives: Other: Control Group (A):; Procedure: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM); Other: Muscle Energy Technique (MET) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Intensity Measured by the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), an 11-point scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Scores will be recorded before and after the intervention to evaluate changes in pain intensity.
Measured: Baseline (before intervention) to immediately after completion of the intervention period.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Oct 2026
- Study start15 Oct 2026
- Primary completionDec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Myofascial Pain SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of LahoreThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Lahore
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mansha Yousaf, University of Lahore
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07904559
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Mansha Yousaf
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 22 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 29 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Muscle Energy Technique in Female Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07904559
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Mansha Yousaf
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Keywords
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome,, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization,, IASTM,, Muscle Energy Technique, MET,
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of LahoreUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 29 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study compares Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Muscle Energy Technique (MET) in female patients with myofascial pain syndrome. The study aims to evaluate the effects of both techniques on pain and related clinical outcomes to determine their effectiveness in managing the condition.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control Group | Active comparator | Other: Control Group (A):, Procedure: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Other: Muscle Energy Technique (MET)Participants in the control group will receive the control intervention described in the study protocol. |
| IASTM Group | Experimental | Other: Control Group (A):, Procedure: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Other: Muscle Energy Technique (MET)Participants will receive Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) for the management of myofascial pain syndrome. |
| Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Group | Experimental | Other: Control Group (A):, Procedure: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Other: Muscle Energy Technique (MET)Participants will receive Muscle Energy Technique (MET) for the management of myofascial pain syndrome. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Male and female patients aged 18-35 years.
- Patients diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome.
- Patients experiencing localized muscle pain and tenderness.
- Patients willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent.
- Patients able to follow the treatment protocol and complete the required assessments.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Patients with recent trauma or acute musculoskeletal injury.
- Patients with fractures or recent surgery in the affected area.
- Patients with neurological disorders affecting the study area.
- Patients with contraindications to Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) or Muscle Energy Technique (MET).
- Patients unwilling to participate or unable to complete the study protocol.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Control Group (A):Participants will receive the control intervention as specified in the study protocol. | Other | Control Group, IASTM Group, Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Group |
| Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)Participants will receive Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), a physiotherapy technique used to address soft tissue restrictions and manage pain associated with myofascial pain syndrome. | Procedure or surgery | Control Group, IASTM Group, Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Group |
| Muscle Energy Technique (MET)Participants will receive Muscle Energy Technique (MET), a manual therapy technique involving controlled muscle contractions to help improve muscle flexibility and reduce pain associated with myofascial pain syndrome. | Other | Control Group, IASTM Group, Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Group |
Primary outcome
Pain Intensity Measured by the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Time frame: Baseline (before intervention) to immediately after completion of the intervention period.
Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), an 11-point scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Scores will be recorded before and after the intervention to evaluate changes in pain intensity.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Oct 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Muscle Energy Technique (MET) in people with Myofascial Pain Syndrome, run by University of Lahore at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain Intensity Measured by the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) (time frame: Baseline (before intervention) to immediately after completion of the intervention period.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Oct 2026.