CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Trapezius Muscle Stiffness

Slovenia40 participantsStarted 2025-04-24

Plain-language summary

This study will examine whether extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) can reduce stiffness in the upper trapezius muscle. Muscle stiffness will be measured using a special ultrasound technique called shear-wave elastography (SWE), which allows researchers to assess changes in muscle properties. The aim of the study is to better understand if ESWT is effective in improving muscle function and reducing discomfort in this region. Healthy volunteers will be enrolled, and measurements will be taken before and after the ESWT treatment.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 45 years * Healthy individuals with no current musculoskeletal or neurological disorders * No history of neck or shoulder surgery * Willingness to abstain from vigorous upper-body exercise 24 hours prior to -measurements Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of neck or shoulder pain within the past 3 months * Diagnosed myofascial pain syndrome or fibromyalgia * History of cervical spine injury or neurological conditions affecting upper limbs * Use of analgesic or muscle relaxant medication within 48 hours prior to testing * Pregnancy * Contraindications to ESWT (e.g., bleeding disorders, pacemaker, malignancy in treatment area)

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?

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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

Trapezius Muscle Stiffness

Timeframe: Baseline and Immediately Post-Intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06934668

SponsorUniversity of Primorska

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-25

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