To Compare the Efficacy of Instrument Assisted STM vs BT in Alleviating Pain and Tightness of Tra… (NCT07037147) | Clinical Trial Compass
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To Compare the Efficacy of Instrument Assisted STM vs BT in Alleviating Pain and Tightness of Trapezius Muscle
Pakistan26 participantsStarted 2025-03-04
Plain-language summary
Trapezius muscle pain and tightness are common musculoskeletal issues that can significantly impair movement and quality of life. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Bowen Therapy are gaining attention as non-invasive treatments for myofascial pain and tension.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age from 18 to 50 years
* Both gender
* Bilateral trapezius muscle tightness assessed by palpation.
* Subject with the presence of myofacial trigger points in upper trapezius muscle assessed on palpation.
* Patient with symptoms for the past two weeks.
* People with pain of neck due to tight muscle more than 3 on VAS.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participant with any fracture of cervical spine or surgery within the 6 month timespan.
* Participant with radiating neck pain towards the upper extremity.
* People with other conditions like disc prolapse, spondylolisthesis, tb of spine etc.
* People with any instrument assistance soft tissue mobilisation technique contraindication.
* People with whiplash injury history.
* Participant who has been diagnosed with myopathy or fibromyalgia.
* Pregnant females who has already gone under myofacial therapy within the past month.
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.