CompletedNot Applicable

Noninvasive Treatment of Upper Trapezius Active Trigger Points in College Students With Neck Pain

Spain80 participantsStarted 2022-03-14

Plain-language summary

Hyperexcitable myofascial trigger points located within a taut band of skeletal muscle or fascia cause referred pain, local tenderness, and autonomic changes. The scientific data refer to an immediate improvement in the symptoms of these active points treated with manual therapy. Based on these factors, the objective of the study is to determine the effect of the combined therapy of the Jones, Chaitow, Lewit technique and pain-free positioning in participants with the presence of an active upper trapezius trigger point.

Who can participate

Age range19 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * persistent neck pain or headache for more than 3 days * presence of active trigger point in upper trapezius Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who present dizziness, vertigo and/or symptoms aggravated by the movement and/or positioning of the neck; * who present infection or febrile state at the time of performing the test; * with anxiety and/or extreme emotional tension; * who are undergoing pharmacological treatment (analgesics, muscle relaxants, anxiolytics, antidepressants)

What they're measuring

Neck Disability Index

Timeframe: 10 minutes

Pain intensity

Timeframe: 10 minutes

Pression algometer

Timeframe: 10 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05265468

SponsorUniversidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-03-14

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