Status:
COMPLETED
Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation on Upper Trapezius With Trigger Points
Lead Sponsor:
Gulf Medical University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina
Conditions:
Myofacial Pain Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-25 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The prevalence of myofascial pain ranges from 30 to 93% and can result in sensorimotor and autonomic deficits. In routine neuromuscular electrical stimulation, conventional electrode placement (CEP) a...
Detailed Description
Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are defined as discrete areas of tenderness in taut bands of skeletal muscles that are painful. The upper trapezius (UT) muscle has been found to be often affected by...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinical diagnosis of myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius (UT) muscle.
- Pressure pain threshold range between 0.5 to 1.5 kg/cm2
Exclusion
- Shoulder conditions such as adhesive capsulitis, impingement syndrome, etc.
- Individuals with cervical radiculopathy,
- Nutritional deficiencies,
- Metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes mellitus,
- Participation in strength training,
- Cardiac pacemakers,
- History of migraine, epilepsy, electrophobia, needle phobia, skin diseases.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 28 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 25 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06604962
Start Date
October 28 2023
End Date
April 25 2024
Last Update
October 1 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Gulf Medical University
Ajman, United Arab Emirates, 4184