Clinical trials: Myofascial Trigger Points
Sports Physical Therapy
Effects of Dry Needling on Vertical Jump Performance
ChatGPT ChatGPT Injury prevention and performance enhancement have become two of the main goals in every sport. Myofascial Pain Syndrome is primarily caused by myofascial trigger points, which may result in referred pain…
- Trial name
- NCT06184672
- Testing
- dry needling
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sierra Varona SL
Muscle Tone Abnormalities
Myotonometric Measurement of Myofascial Trigger Points: Reliability, Validity and Sensitivity
The aims of this study are: To examine the inter-rater reliability to assess myofascial trigger points using a myotonometer To determinate the strength of the correlation between myotonometric parameters and isokinetic parameters…
- Trial name
- NCT02919150
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Healthy, Epicondylitis of the Elbow
Virtual Reality and Post-dry Needling Soreness
Application of trigger point dry needling can induce post-dry needling soreness. This is not a negative experience, but sometimes some patients want to reduce it as much as possible.
- Trial name
- NCT03788161
- Testing
- Real Virtual Reality
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Myofascial Pain, Myofascial Trigger Points
Ultrasound Assessment of Myofascial Trigger Points
Musculoskeletal pain represents a significant burden on individuals and the healthcare system in Spain, where 20% of adults experience pain, and 7% suffer from it daily.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain, Myofascial Trigger Points, Musculoskeletal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06625905
- Testing
- Ultrasound imaging
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Fascia, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Effects of Myofascial Induction Therapy on Pressure Pain and Ankle Range of Motion.
In this study, it will be assessed if there are changes in ankle dorsiflexion and pressure pain after performing the myofascial induction technique in the calf.
- Conditions
- Fascia, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, Range of Motion, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT05711745
- Testing
- Calf myofascial technique
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayuben Private Clinic
Trigger Points
Dry Needling Versus Graston Technique in Active Myofascial Trigger Points on Upper Trapezius
This study will compare the effects dry needling and Graston technique in active myofascial trigger points on upper trapezius. Half of the study participants will receive dry needling whereas other half will receive Graston…
- Trial name
- NCT03946995
- Testing
- Dry Needling Group, Graston Technique Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Patients with Jaw Muscles Myofascial Pain
A Comparative Study on the Impact of Trigger Points Injection of Platelet Rich Plasma Versus Botulinum Toxin on the Relief of Jaw Muscles Myofascial Pain
This study aims at comparing the effect of trigger points injection of platelet rich plasma and botulinum toxin a on the relief of jaw muscles Myofascial pain .
- Trial name
- NCT06814535
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin A / Botulinum Toxin A, Platelet rich plasma
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Tension-Type Headache
Trigger Point Massage in Chronic Tension Headache
Patients with IHS criteria of chronic tension headache , considering inclusion and exclusion criteria, enrolled to this study. They will be randomized to intervention or control group by block randomization method, then treat by…
- Trial name
- NCT04232046
- Testing
- Massage
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Trigger Points
Immediate Effects of Self-myofascial Release on Latent Trigger Point Sensitivity
Latent myofascial trigger points (LMTRP) which impair neuromuscular performance occur in both, patients and asymptomatic subjects. As evidence suggests that LMTRP can transform into active trigger points, therapy seems warranted.
- Trial name
- NCT02609412
- Testing
- Static compression of LMTRP, Dynamic self-myofascial release of calf
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Goethe University
People With Identified Painful Trigger Points (Tp) Within the Soleus and Gastrocnemius Muscles Complex, Healthy Subjects or Volunteers
Trigger Point Dry Needling With and Without Electrical Stimulation in Healthy Subjects
DN is one of the most commonly used physical therapy (PT) interventions for managing trigger points (Tp). Evidence suggests that DN was equally effective as other PT interventions, compared to no treatment or Sham-DN.
- Trial name
- DN (NCT07384247)
- Testing
- Dry needling with electrical stimulation, Dry needling, Electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rhode Island
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Integration of Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique On Trapezius Trigger Points.
The purpose of the study is to find the effects of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique on upper trapezius trigger points in patients with non specific neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT04993118
- Testing
- Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition technique, Ischemic Compression,Hotpack,TENS
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Myofascial Trigger Points
A Clinical Observation on Neuropsychology and Electrophysiology in Headache Patinets With Myofascial Trigger Points
To study the clinical characteristics of headache patients with pericranial myofascial trigger points(MTrPs),and to explore the possible pathogenesis of MTrPs,investigators hope to find the possible electrical biomarkers for…
- Trial name
- NCT03082547
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
Trigger Points
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Trigger Points Release on Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
Study will be randomized clinical trial. Data will be collected from non probability consecutive sampling technique. Total 30 participants from Ganga Ram Hospital and Care medical centre will be selected and randomly allocated to…
- Trial name
- NCT05249660
- Testing
- Soft tissue release technique, Comparator: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Effect of Dry Needling on Muscle Mechanical Properties and Muscle Contractility in Latent Trigger Points
The purpose of this study is to determine whether application of Dry Needling (DN) is effective for improved Muscle Mechanical Properties and Muscle Contractility in Latent Trigger Points point (LTrP) of upper trapezius.
- Trial name
- NCT04466813
- Testing
- Intervention-Dry Needling, Control-Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Manual Therapy, Neck Pain
Acupressure Versus Ischemic Release in Non-specific Neck Pain
Chronic neck pain (CNP) attributed to myofascial pain syndrome (MFPS) which is one of the particularly common skeletal muscle disorder associated with the hyperirritable zone in the taut band of muscle.
- Trial name
- Manual (NCT05182346)
- Testing
- Manual therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Soheir Shehata RezkAllah Samaan
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
The Effect Of Stretching Exercise on Pectoralis Minor Myofascial Latent Trigger Points
This randomised-controlled trial investigates whether a single intervention of manual pressure release combined with stretching exercise has an effect on muscle length, pain perception threshold, and respiratory function in…
- Trial name
- NCT02699294
- Testing
- Manual pressure release, Contract-relax PNF stretch, Z-stretch
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Myosfascial Trigger-Points and Effects on Neuromuscular Response
The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of the treatment of the Myosfascial Trigger-Points detected in the gastrocnemius muscles on the neuromuscular response.
- Trial name
- NCT03941054
- Testing
- Pressure Release
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Effectiveness of Positional Release Techniques and Graston Technique In Trigger Point
The purpose of the study is to evaluate comparative effectiveness of positional release techniques and graston technique In trapezius trigger point
- Trial name
- NCT06986317
- Testing
- Positional release techniques, Graston technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan
Office Worker, Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Upper Trapezius)
Predictors of Pressure Pain Thresholds
Objective: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine whether office-related strain risk, head and neck working posture, and weekly screen time predict the mean pressure pain threshold (PPT) at latent trigger points (LTrPs) in…
- Conditions
- Office Worker, Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Upper Trapezius), Pain Threshold, Trigger Points, Myofascial
- Trial name
- NCT07874230
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Myofascial Pain
A Study to Determine the Tissue Properties, Vascular Physiology and Biochemical Milieu of Myofascial Trigger Points
Determine the effect of dry needling using a 32 gauge needle on active trigger points in subjects with chronic myofascial pain. Participants will receive treatment for active trigger points (3 on successive weeks) and will have…
- Trial name
- MTrP (NCT04045457)
- Testing
- dry needling
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Mason University