Massage Gun vs Deep Friction Massage for Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
26. juni 2026 opdateret af: Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Effectiveness Of Massage Gun Therapy Versus Deep Friction Massage On Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
This study compares the effectiveness of Massage Gun Therapy and Deep Friction Massage in individuals with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points.
The interventions will be evaluated for their effects on pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, cervical range of motion, and neck disability.
The aim is to determine which treatment is more effective in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes.
Studieoversigt
Status
Rekruttering
Betingelser
Intervention / Behandling
Undersøgelsestype
Interventionel
Tilmelding (Anslået)
46
Fase
- Ikke anvendelig
Kontakter og lokationer
Dette afsnit indeholder kontaktoplysninger for dem, der udfører undersøgelsen, og oplysninger om, hvor denne undersøgelse udføres.
Studiekontakt
- Navn: MUHAMMAD ASHAR RAFI, DPT, MS-NMPT
- Telefonnummer: 0092-308-3407837
- E-mail: ashar.rafi@uipt.iiui.edu.pk
Undersøgelse Kontakt Backup
- Navn: Taila Nazir Malik, DPT
- Telefonnummer: 0092-336-5838844
- E-mail: tailamalik124@gmail.com
Studiesteder
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Islamabad, Pakistan
- Rekruttering
- Gulf Care Hospital, River gardens
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Deltagelseskriterier
Forskere leder efter personer, der passer til en bestemt beskrivelse, kaldet berettigelseskriterier. Nogle eksempler på disse kriterier er en persons generelle helbredstilstand eller tidligere behandlinger.
Berettigelseskriterier
Aldre berettiget til at studere
- Voksen
Tager imod sunde frivillige
Ingen
Beskrivelse
Inclusion Criteria: Presence of active trigger points in the upper trapezius (confirmed by palpation, referred pain pattern, and pain reproduction)(travell and simson's method).
Moderate to severe pain (VAS>4/10). No prior treatment for neck/shoulder pain in past 4 weeks. Age 24-45 years (young adults according to WHO classification) Both genders Exclusion Criteria:History of cervical spine surgery or severe musculoskeletal pathology.
Neurological deficits. Systemic disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia). Recent trauma or fractures in the neck/shoulder region. Current pregnancy.
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Studieplan
Dette afsnit indeholder detaljer om studieplanen, herunder hvordan undersøgelsen er designet, og hvad undersøgelsen måler.
Hvordan er undersøgelsen tilrettelagt?
Design detaljer
- Primært formål: Behandling
- Tildeling: Randomiseret
- Interventionel model: Parallel tildeling
- Maskning: Enkelt
Våben og indgreb
Deltagergruppe / Arm |
Intervention / Behandling |
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Aktiv komparator: Massage Gun Therapy group
Participants in this group will receive Massage Gun Therapy applied to the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point according to a standardized treatment protocol.
The intervention aims to reduce pain, decrease muscle tension, and improve cervical function.
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Massage Gun Therapy will be applied to the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point using a handheld percussive massage device.
Participants will receive treatment for 5 minutes per session, three sessions per week for 2 weeks.
The intervention aims to reduce pain, decrease muscle tension, improve pressure pain threshold, and enhance cervical range of motion and functional ability.
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Sham-komparator: Deep Friction Massage Group
Participants in this group will receive Deep Friction Massage applied to the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point according to a standardized treatment protocol.
The intervention aims to reduce pain, improve tissue mobility, and enhance cervical function.
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Deep Friction Massage will be applied manually over the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point using transverse friction techniques.
Each session will last 5 minutes and will be administered three times per week for 2 weeks.
The intervention aims to reduce pain, decrease muscle tightness, improve pressure pain threshold, increase cervical range of motion, and enhance functional ability.
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Hvad måler undersøgelsen?
Primære resultatmål
Resultatmål |
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse |
Tidsramme |
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Numaric Pain Rating scale(NPRS)
Tidsramme: Baseline and post-intervention( From enrollment of first week and then to the end of 2 weeks)
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Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS): Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, an 11-point self-reported scale ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates "no pain" and 10 indicates "worst imaginable pain."
Participants will rate their current level of pain, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity.
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Baseline and post-intervention( From enrollment of first week and then to the end of 2 weeks)
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Sekundære resultatmål
Resultatmål |
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse |
Tidsramme |
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Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Tidsramme: Cervical ROM (Inclinometer): Baseline and after 2 weeks of intervention. Neck Disability Index(NDI):Baseline and after 2 weeks of intervention.
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Cervical ROM (Inclinometer): Cervical range of motion will be measured using an inclinometer to assess neck movements including flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation.
Higher values indicate greater cervical mobility and improved neck function.
Neck Disability Index(NDI):The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a self-reported questionnaire used to assess neck-related functional disability.
Scores range from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater disability.
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Cervical ROM (Inclinometer): Baseline and after 2 weeks of intervention. Neck Disability Index(NDI):Baseline and after 2 weeks of intervention.
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Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Tidsramme: Baseline and after 2 weeks of intervention.
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The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a self-reported questionnaire used to assess neck-related functional disability.
Scores range from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater disability.
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Baseline and after 2 weeks of intervention.
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Samarbejdspartnere og efterforskere
Det er her, du vil finde personer og organisationer, der er involveret i denne undersøgelse.
Efterforskere
- Ledende efterforsker: MUHAMMAD ASHAR RAFI, DPT, MS-NMPT, Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Datoer for undersøgelser
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Studer store datoer
Studiestart (Faktiske)
1. januar 2026
Primær færdiggørelse (Anslået)
1. august 2026
Studieafslutning (Anslået)
1. september 2026
Datoer for studieregistrering
Først indsendt
26. juni 2026
Først indsendt, der opfyldte QC-kriterier
26. juni 2026
Først opslået (Faktiske)
2. juli 2026
Opdateringer af undersøgelsesjournaler
Sidste opdatering sendt (Faktiske)
2. juli 2026
Sidste opdatering indsendt, der opfyldte kvalitetskontrolkriterier
26. juni 2026
Sidst verificeret
1. juni 2026
Mere information
Begreber relateret til denne undersøgelse
Andre undersøgelses-id-numre
- IIUI/RERC/ADT/2026/01/216
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