CompletedNot Applicable

Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Versus Cervical and Scapular Stabilization Exercises on Myofascial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius

Egypt46 participantsStarted 2024-10-01

Plain-language summary

This trial will involve three groups. The Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition group will receive the integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique. The cervical and Scapular stabilization group will receive cervical and scapular stabilization exercises. The ultrasound group will receive ultrasound therapy

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 25 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with active trigger points in the upper trapezius for more than 2 weeks based on the Simons Criteria. * Age ranged from 18-25 years. * Pain intensity ≥ 3 on VAS. * Females and males. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients indicated for surgery. * Patients with symptomatic disc lesions. * Patients with rheumatological diseases or traumatic neck injury. * Patients injected with corticosteroids in the last 6 months.

What they're measuring

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 1-3 months

Pressure Pain Algometer

Timeframe: 1-3 months

Neck Pain and Disability Questionnaire (NDI)

Timeframe: 1-3 months

36-item Short-Form Health Questionnaire

Timeframe: 1-3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06603779

SponsorBeni-Suef University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-28

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