Comparison of Bowen's Technique and Myofascial Release Technique On Pain And Disability in Trapez… (NCT05125484) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Bowen's Technique and Myofascial Release Technique On Pain And Disability in Trapezitis
Pakistan66 participantsStarted 2021-11-16
Plain-language summary
The aim of this research is to compare the effects of Bowen's technique and Myofascial Release technique on pain and disability in patients with trapezitis.Randomized controlled trials done at Islamabad Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre(IPRC) and Benazir Bhutto Hospital. The sample size was 66. The subjects were divided in two groups, 33 subjects in Bowen's Technique group and 33 subjects in Myofascial Release Technique group. Study duration was of 6 months. Sampling technique applied was non probability purposive sampling technique. The patients aged 20-40 years and clinicaly diagnosed with Trapezitis(spasm,trigger points,tenderness,stiffness) were included in the study. Tools used in the study are Cervical ROMs, NPRS, NDI, Isometric Scapular Pinch Test and Lateral Scapular Slide Test.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Both male and female.
* Age 20-40 years.
* Clinically diagnosed with Trapezitis.(Spasm,stiffness,Tenderness,Trigger Points,Taut band)
* Cummulative trauma disorder
* Occupational overuse syndrome
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any medical conditions or diseases that could interfere with intervention performance.
* Any traumatic neck injury
* Cervical vertebral fracture
* Cervical spinal cord compromise/ cervical myelopathy
* Cervical radiculopathy
* Cervical Spondylolisthesis
* Any tumour
* Any degenerative diseases
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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