Deep Tissue Massage in the Myofascial Pain Syndrome (NCT04904367) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Deep Tissue Massage in the Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2019-01-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to examine the effect of deep tissue massage (DTM) on myofascial trigger point (MTrP) number, neck range of motion (ROM), pain, disability and quality of life in patients with Myofacial pain syndrome (MPS).
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being over the age of 18
* Have at least one active trigger point
* Have not previously undergone local injectable anesthetic blockage or acupuncture,
* Complaining of pain for the last three months
* Getting a diagnosis of MPS
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with infectious skin disease,
* Using analgesic and antidepressant medication,
* A history of major trauma or surgical intervention,
* Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≤ 24 according
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change from baseline in neck pain on the 10-point Visual Analog Scale(VAS) at 4 week
Timeframe: Baseline and 4 week
2
Change from baseline in quality of life on the 36-point Short-Form 36(SF-36) at 4 week
Timeframe: Baseline and 4 week
3
Change from baseline in disability on the 20-point at 4 week Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPDS) at 4 week
Timeframe: Baseline and 4 week
4
Change from baseline in range of motion on the universal goniometer at 4 week
Timeframe: Baseline and 4 week
5
Change from baseline in number of trigger points on the manual palpation at 4 week