CompletedNot Applicable

High Intensity Laser vs Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Trapezius Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2025-02-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study was to 1. Investigate the effect of high-intensity laser therapy versus Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on pain level in patients with myofascial pain syndrome of upper trapezius muscle. 2. Investigate the effect of High intensity laser therapy versus Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on ROM in patients with myofascial pain syndrome of upper trapezius muscle

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. The patient age ranged from 20 to 50 years
✓. Presence of myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle
✓. Having neck discomfort symptoms that were triggered by certain neck positions and by palpating the cervical musculature for at least three months
✓. Patient willing and able to participate in an exercise program safely

Exclusion criteria

✕. medical red flag history (such as tumour, fracture, metabolic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis)
✕. Neck pain with cervical radiculopathy or neck pain associated with externalized cervical disc herniation.
✕. If the patient had previous surgery in the neck area (irrespective of the reason for the operation)
✕. Neck pain accompanied by vertigo caused by vertebra basilar insufficiency or accompanied by non-cervicogenic headaches

What they're measuring

Assessment of change of pain intensity

Timeframe: At baseline and after 1 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06990932

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-15

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