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KT vs IASTM on Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points To Compare Effect of KT VS IASTM on Pain Intensity, Pain Pressure Threshold, Cervical Range of Motion and Functional Disability Level.
Led by Reham Sayed Mesaed · Updated on 2025-03-28
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
34 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study would answer the following question: Is there a difference in the effects between IASTM and KT on pain intensity level, pain pressure threshold, cervical range of motion (ROM), functional disability level and satisfaction level in subjects with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points? The aims of this study are: 1. To investigate the effect of KT and IASTM on pain intensity level in subjects with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points. 2. To investigate the effects of KT and IASTM on pain pressure threshold in subjects with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points. 3. To investigate the effects of KT and IASTM on cervical range of motion (ROM) in subjects with myofascial trigger points. 4. To investigate the effect of KT and IASTM on functional disability level in subjects with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points. 5. To investigate the effects of KT and IASTM on satisfaction level in subjects with myofascial trigger points.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
KT vs IASTM on Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points To Compare Effect of KT VS IASTM on Pain Intensity, Pain Pressure Threshold, Cervical Range of Motion and Functional Disability Level.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 23 years old
- Both genders
- Normal BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2
- Presence of myofascial trigger points in the unilateral upper trapezius muscle
You will not qualify if you...
- History of whiplash injury
- History of head, neck, cervical spine, or shoulder surgery
- History of cervical radiculopathy
- Diagnosis of malignancy
- Cervical spine fractures
- Presence of myelopathy
- Received physical therapy in the past three months
- Non-rheumatologic diseases such as multiple sclerosis, thyroid dysfunction, or chronic infection
- Rheumatologic conditions such as poly-articular osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or advanced cervical spine degenerative diseases
- Presence of skin diseases
- Pregnancy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Clinic
Banī Suwayf, Egypt
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Research Team
R
Reham Sayed Mesaed
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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