Efficacy of Activator Trigger Point and Shock Wave Therapy on Pain and Function in Active Upper Trapezius Trigger Points: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of trigger point activator and extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patients with active myofascial trigger points in the upper fibers of the trapezius muscle. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be recruited and informed consent will be obtained prior to participation. The subjects will then be randomly allocated into two equal groups. Group A: will receive treatment using the trigger point activator applied to the active trigger points of the upper trapezius muscle. Group B: will receive extracorporeal shock wave therapy applied to the same region.
The treatment will be applied according to standardized therapeutic parameters for a predetermined number of sessions over the study period. Outcome measures will be assessed before the beginning of the treatment program and after completion of the intervention period. Pain intensity and pressure pain threshold will be assessed using an algometer. Functional disability related to the neck will be evaluated using the Neck Disability Index (NDI). All collected data will be recorded and statistically analyzed to determine the effectiveness of both treatment modalities in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes.
Studienübersicht
Status
Status
Bedingungen
Bedingungen
Intervention / Behandlung
Intervention / Behandlung
Detaillierte Beschreibung
This study will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of trigger point activator and extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patients with active myofascial trigger points in the upper fibers of the trapezius muscle. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be recruited and informed consent will be obtained prior to participation. The subjects will then be randomly allocated into two equal groups. Group A: will receive treatment using the trigger point activator applied to the active trigger points of the upper trapezius muscle. Group B: will receive extracorporeal shock wave therapy applied to the same region.
The treatment will be applied according to standardized therapeutic parameters for a predetermined number of sessions over the study period. Outcome measures will be assessed before the beginning of the treatment program and after completion of the intervention period. Pain intensity and pressure pain threshold will be assessed using an algometer. Functional disability related to the neck will be evaluated using the Neck Disability Index (NDI). All collected data will be recorded and statistically analyzed to determine the effectiveness of both treatment modalities in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes. 15. Participants of the study:
- The number of participants: 200 (50 per group to ensure 40 completers per arm after attrition).
Important characteristics
- Adult (27:40 years):
- Gender: both gender
Diagnosis: Active upper trapezius trigger points Inclusion criteria
- Male or female participants aged between 25 and 40 years.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) between 20 and 30 kg/m².
- Presence of active myofascial trigger points in the upper fibers of the trapezius muscle confirmed by clinical examination.
- Complaints of neck pain associated with upper trapezius trigger points.
- Ability and willingness to participate in the treatment sessions and follow the study protocol.
Exclusion criteria:
- History of neck trauma, cervical spine fracture, or cervical spine surgery.
- Presence of neurological disorders affecting the cervical region.
- Presence of cervical disc prolapse or severe cervical spine pathology.
- Diagnosis of fibromyalgia or systemic musculoskeletal disorders.
- Presence of skin diseases, wounds, or infections at the treatment area.
- Patients with malignancy or severe systemic diseases.
Studientyp
Studientyp
Einschreibung (Geschätzt)
Einschreibung
Phase
Phase
- Unzutreffend
Kontakte und Standorte
Studienkontakt
Studienkontakt
- Name: Mina Wahba, phD
- Telefonnummer: +062 3707068
- E-Mail: mina.magdy@the.suezuni.edu.eg
Studienorte
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Suez, Ägypten
- Suez Uni
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Kontakt:
- Doha Hamed, PhD
- E-Mail: dohahamed@buc.edu.eg
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Teilnahmekriterien
Zulassungskriterien
Zulassungskriterien
Studienberechtigtes Alter
- Erwachsene
Akzeptiert gesunde Freiwillige
Beschreibung
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Male or female participants aged between 25 and 40 years. 2. Body Mass Index (BMI) between 20 and 30 kg/m². 3.Presence of active myofascial trigger points in the upper fibers of the trapezius muscle confirmed by clinical examination.
- Complaints of neck pain associated with upper trapezius trigger points. 5. Ability and willingness to participate in the treatment sessions and follow the study protocol.
Exclusion Criteria:
- 1. History of neck trauma, cervical spine fracture, or cervical spine surgery. 2. Presence of neurological disorders affecting the cervical region. 3. Presence of cervical disc prolapse or severe cervical spine pathology. 4. Diagnosis of fibromyalgia or systemic musculoskeletal disorders. 5. Presence of skin diseases, wounds, or infections at the treatment area. 6. Patients with malignancy or severe systemic diseases.
Studienplan
Wie ist die Studie aufgebaut?
Designdetails
- Hauptzweck: Behandlung
- Zuteilung: Zufällig
- Interventionsmodell: Parallele Zuordnung
- Maskierung: Single
Anzahl der Arme
Waffen und Interventionen
Teilnehmergruppe / ArmTeilnehmergruppe / Arm |
Intervention / BehandlungIntervention / Behandlung |
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Experimental: treatment
receive treatment using the trigger point activator applied to the active trigger points of the upper trapezius muscle.
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will receive treatment using the trigger point activator applied to the active trigger points of the upper trapezius muscle.
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Aktiver Komparator: Shockwave
will receive extracorporeal shock wave therapy applied to the same region.
The treatment will be applied according to standardized therapeutic parameters for a predetermined number of sessions over the study period.
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will receive extracorporeal shock wave therapy applied to the same region.
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The treatment will be applied according to standardized therapeutic parameters for a predetermined number of sessions over the study period.
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Was misst die Studie?
Primäre Ergebnismessungen
Primäre Ergebnismessungen
Ergebnis Maßnahme |
Maßnahmenbeschreibung |
Zeitfenster |
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Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Zeitfenster: 6 weeks
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Questionnaire assessing neck function valid and reilable
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6 weeks
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VAS
Zeitfenster: 6 weeks
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Pain score
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6 weeks
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Mitarbeiter und Ermittler
Sponsor
Sponsor
Mitarbeiter
Mitarbeiter
Studienaufzeichnungsdaten
Haupttermine studieren
Studienbeginn (Geschätzt)
Studienbeginn
Primärer Abschluss (Geschätzt)
Primärer Abschluss
Studienabschluss (Geschätzt)
Studienabschluss
Studienanmeldedaten
Zuerst eingereicht
Zuerst eingereicht
Zuerst eingereicht, das die QC-Kriterien erfüllt hat
Zuerst eingereicht, das die QC-Kriterien erfüllt hat
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Zuerst gepostet
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Letztes Update gepostet
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