Status:
COMPLETED
Interferential Current And Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points
Lead Sponsor:
Cairo University
Conditions:
Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-29 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
To investigate the effect of different carrier frequencies of interferential current on pressure pain threshold, neck disability, cervical range of motion and upper trapezius muscle activity when appl...
Detailed Description
Interferential current (IFC) is a medium frequency current derived from the interference of two symmetrical, but asynchronous alternating currents ranged from 1 to 10 KHz. The two main currents result...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Ages from18-29 years old with unilateral chronic myofascial trigger points in upper trapezius muscle will be included in this study.
- Participants have chronic myofascial trigger points if they have pain with pressure, local twitch response, jump sign, limited range of motion and referred pain lies over the lateral aspect of the upper trapezius fibers and superiorly to the ipsilateral occiput.
- Normal body mass index (BMI) from 18-24.9 Kg/m (BMI = body mass in kg divided by participant height in meters).
Exclusion
- Onset of pain less than 3 months
- History of whiplash injury
- History of cervical spine surgery
- Cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy and cervical disc lesion
- Cervical spondylolisthesis
- Having multiple sclerosis, thyroid dysfunction and chronic infection
- Having rheumatologic condition as poly articular osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and advanced cervical spine degenerative diseases
- Skin disease and impaired sensation
- Phobia of using electrical current
- Pregnancy, tumor, thrombosis and pacemaker
- Administration of regular analgesic drugs or any medications that affect skin sensation.
- Receiving physical therapy intervention during the past three months.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 31 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
68 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05275634
Start Date
June 1 2022
End Date
January 31 2023
Last Update
May 26 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University
Giza, Egypt, 12511