Clinical trials: Pressure Pain Threshold
Lateral Epicondylitis, Lateral Epicondylitis, Unspecified Elbow
Pain Pressure Threshold Algometry in Lateral Epicondylitis: Intra- and Inter-rater Reliability
This clinical trial aims to investigate the intra- and inter-rater reliability of pain pressure threshold algometry in lateral epicondylitis patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05771701
- Testing
- Pain pressure threshold measurement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Uskudar State Hospital
Low Back Biomechanical Dysfunctions
Pain Pressure Threshold Values Versus the Biomechanical-Viscoelastic Findings of L4-5 Supraspinous Ligament in Women Who Underwent Cesarean Delivery With Spinal Anaesthesia
Cesarean delivery is a major obstetric surgery that aims to save the lives of mothers and their neonates from complications that may be related to high-risk pregnancy and difficult delivery (Teguete et al., 2012).
- Trial name
- NCT05367323
- Testing
- Pressure algometry (Baseline 2.2-Pound Dolorimeter) and Myoton PRO device (MyotonPRO; Myoton AS, Tallinn, Estonia)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- South Valley University
Hamstring Injury, Masseter
Immediate Effects of Hamstring Stretching Alone or Combined With Myofascial Release
To assess the immediate effects of hamstring stretching alone or combined with myofascial release of the hamstring muscle on masseter muscle activity, pressure pain threshold, active mouth opening, hamstring flexibility, and…
- Conditions
- Hamstring Injury, Masseter, Myofascial Release, Stretching
- Trial name
- NCT05702593
- Testing
- Static stretching, Myofascial Release
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Stroke
Deep Dry Needling for the Management of Post-stroke Spasticity
Stroke is the leading cause of physical disability, particularly due to the presence of spasticity. Different needling techniques, including the use of Botulinum Toxin A are proposed for the management of spasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT01950338
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia
Assessing Central Aspects of Pain
BACKGROUND: Chronic pain continues for more than 12 weeks despite medication or treatment. Chronic pain is the main symptom of muscle and joint problems, rarely explained by damage to the muscle and joints alone.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Low Back Pain, Inflammatory Arthritis
- Trial name
- AsCent (NCT06518278)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Chronic Migraine
Examination of Muscle Stiffness, Tenderness and Pressure Pain Thresholds During a Cycle of Botulinum Toxin A Treatment in Chronic Migraine Patients
Preventive treatment with botulinum toxin A injections is standard care for chronic migraine and follows the PREEMPT protocol. Patients are injected at 31 locations in the frontal, corrugator and procerus muscle, the temporalis…
- Trial name
- BTACM (NCT05328687)
- Testing
- Shear wave elastography
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Danish Headache Center
Exercise, Pain
Effect of Brain Training Through Visual Mirror Feedback, Action Observation Training and Motor Imagery on Orofacial Sensorimotor Variables in Asymptomatic Subjects: A Single-blind Randomized Controlled Trial.
The main objective of the present study was to evaluate the effects of action observation (AO), visual mirror feedback (VMF), motor imagery (MI) combined with an orofacial exercise program in asymptomatic subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT04021147
- Testing
- Exercise plus action observation, Exercise plus motor imagery, Exercise plus visual mirror feedback
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Madrid
Dry Needling, Shoulder Pain
Dry Needling and Shoulder Muscle Blood Flow, Motions, and Pain Sensitivity in Individuals with Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people consult with their primary health care provider, and 40-50% of these patients with shoulder pain continued to complain of persistent symptoms after 6 to 12 months.
- Trial name
- NCT05596240
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Asymptomatic Condition
Muscle Energy Techniques and Trigger Point Therapy in Asymptomatic Persons With Latent Trigger Point
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy which will be a combination of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Trigger Point Therapy (TPT), performed bilaterally on the upper trapezius muscle in the…
- Trial name
- NCT04360668
- Testing
- Muscle Energy Technique (MET), Trigger Point Therapy (TPT), Muscle Energy Technique (MET) combined with Trigger Point Therapy (TPT)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
Neck Pain
Thoracic Manipulation and Mobilization for Neck Pain
The purpose of this randomized clinical trial was to examine the widespread effects of thoracic spine thrust manipulation and thoracic non-thrust mobilization on pressure pain sensitivity and neck pain intensity in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT02051478
- Testing
- Thoracic mobilization, Thoracic manipulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Pain, Muscle
Temporal Relationship in Recovery of Muscular Pain and Functional Variables in an Experimental Muscular Pain Model in Hamstrings
Basal measurements are taken in relation to the study variables. Immediately subjects perform eccentric exercise on right hamstrings to develop delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
- Trial name
- NCT03942562
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad San Jorge
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Postoperative Pain
Preoperative Pain Neuroscience Education in Patients Undergoing CABG
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of a single preoperative pain neuroscience education (PNE) session on postoperative pain-related outcomes in patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass grafting…
- Trial name
- PNE-CABG (NCT07783750)
- Testing
- Pain Neuroscience Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- İsmail Palalı
Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Cervical Pain
Immediate Effects of the C0-C1 Mobilization Technique in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain
Background: Skeletal muscle-type pain is one of the main reasons for consultations in health centers. In Chile, it is estimated that the prevalence reaches 33% in men and 50% in women, increasing considerably with age, with…
- Trial name
- NCT04351971
- Testing
- Intervention Group
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad San Sebastián
Lipedema
Pain, Central Sensitization, and Misophonia in Lipedema
Lipedema is a chronic condition that predominantly affects women and is characterized by disproportionate, usually symmetrical accumulation of subcutaneous fat, particularly in the hips and legs.
- Trial name
- NCT07849634
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gaziantep City Hospital
Migraine
Migraine is Associated With Altered Mechanical Pain Sensitivity. This Study Investigates Mechanical Pain Sensitivity, Headache Burden, and Quality of Life in Episodic and Chronic Migraine, Comparing Pressure Algometry and Algopeg® and Assessing Mechanosensitivity of Peripheral Nerves.
Migraine is one of the most prevalent neurological disorders and is associated with a substantial individual and societal burden.
- Trial name
- MechSens_Migra (NCT07559565)
- Testing
- pressure pain algometry
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bernhard Taxer
Plantar Fascitis
The Effect of Barefoot Walking Plantar Chronic Heel Pain
Many patients suffer from chronic heel pain, and studies have not yet found the most appropriate treatment. There are some researchers who claim that the pain is caused by weakness in the muscles of the foot, which causes…
- Trial name
- NCT03677167
- Testing
- walking on a treadmill
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Meuhedet. Healthcare Organization
Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, Neck Pain
Influence of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Patients of Mechanical Neck Pain
Purpose: The study aimed to determine whether adding extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) to a standardized physiotherapy program provides additional benefits for patients with chronic mechanical neck pain.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, Neck Pain, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Mechanical Neck Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07266272
- Testing
- Extracorporeal Shockwave therapy, Exercise
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Benha University
Stroke, Muscle Tone Abnormalities
Stroke and Assessment of Muscle Tone
Spasticity is defined as a state of increased muscle tone, which evokes an increased resistance to a passive and fast stretching of the muscle.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Muscle Tone Abnormalities, Pain, Muscle Spasticity
- Trial name
- NCT03814460
- Testing
- Assessment of Tone, Pain and Thickness
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Seville
Neck Pain
Comparison of Dry Needling and Thera Gun Treatment on Trapezius Muscle Active Trigger Points.
Comparison of dry needling and Thera Gun on treatment of Active trigger points of trapezius Muscle, pain threshold and Range of motion of neck.
- Trial name
- NCT05090332
- Testing
- Facial Gun, Dry Needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Knee Osteoarthritis, Pain, Acute
The Effect of Exercises of Different Intensity Applied After Total Knee Arthroplasty on Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia
The aim of this study was to investigate whether exercise-induced hypoalgesia (EIH) is present following exercise in patient after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and if so, if it changes with exercise intensity.
- Trial name
- NCT05781230
- Testing
- High Intensity Exercises Program, Low Intensity Exercises Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University