Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Ultrasonography Changes of Upper Trapezius Myofas… (NCT06267755) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Ultrasonography Changes of Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points in Patients With Non Specific Neck Pain
60 participantsStarted 2024-02-20
Plain-language summary
this study will be conducted to investigate the effect of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Ultrasonography Changes of Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points in Patients With Non Specific Neck Pain
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Sixty patients receiving a diagnosis of non-specific neck pain with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points by an orthopaedist physician.
* Body mass index of participants was normal less than (30 kg/m2)(Al-asadi, 2018).
* Age over 18 years.
* Presence of taught band.
* Presence of hyper irritable spot in a taught band, and reproduction of the typical referred pain pattern of the myofascial trigger point in response to compression
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having signs and symptoms of neurological disorders that cause nerve root compression.
* Headache as a consequence of specific headache diagnosis.
* Having a history of specific signs of malignancy, or infection.
* Having a history of trauma with or without proven structural disorders in the region of the neck, shoulder, and head (e.g. whiplash).
* Having signs and symptoms of cerebrovascular insufficiency.
* Having a severe chronic disease of the locomotor system (e.g. polyarthritis, muscular disease
* Any participant with contraindications to shock wave therapy
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.