CompletedNot Applicable

Comparative Effects of Conventional Physical Therapy, Kinesio Taping and ESWT in Upper Trapezius MPS.

Turkey (Türkiye)99 participantsStarted 2022-04-04

Plain-language summary

There is no study in the literature comparing both kinesiotaping and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with conventional physical therapy in upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome. In this study, we aimed to make this comparison.

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of at least 1 active trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle, exacerbation of pain when this point(s) is pressed, painful limitation of cervical lateral flexion and extension. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of spine and upper extremity surgery, neuromuscular disease, active rheumatologic disease, active infection, malignancy, having previously applied ESWT or Kinesio Taping to the back and neck region.

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

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: at baseline (before the treatment)

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 2 weeks after baseline (at the end of treatment)

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 6 weeks after baseline (one month after the end of treatment)

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Timeframe: at baseline (before the treatment)

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Timeframe: 2 weeks after baseline (at the end of treatment)

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Timeframe: 6 weeks after baseline (one month after the end of treatment)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05277259

SponsorYuzuncu Yil University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-04-18

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Who can participate

Age range

16 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: at baseline (before the treatment)

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 2 weeks after baseline (at the end of treatment)

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 6 weeks after baseline (one month after the end of treatment)

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Timeframe: at baseline (before the treatment)

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Timeframe: 2 weeks after baseline (at the end of treatment)

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Timeframe: 6 weeks after baseline (one month after the end of treatment)