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comparing the effects of IASTM and dynamic cupping on neck pain

Comparison of Dynamic Cupping and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on myofascial trigger points in the posterior neck fascia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/02/049640
Enrollment
54
Registered
2023-02-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-03-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system

Interventions

Intervention1: IASTM and Cupping: IASTM:For IASTM, the subject was seated in a comfortable position. The subjectâ??s will be positioned in side lying with the posterior neck fascia exposed. A lubrican

Sponsors

nil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Both male and female. Myofascial Trigger points in the posterior neck fascia. Age above 18 years.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of any irritable skin conditions. History of surgery or any trauma around the cervical complex. History of any pathological condition of spine or any neurological condition

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
PRESSURE ALGOMETER will assess the pressure pain threshold or force eliciting a pressure pain threshold. This machine is designed to quantify and document levels of tenderness via pressure pain threshold measurement and pain sensitivity. Pre and post 6 sessions readings will be taken and will be compared.Timepoint: Baseline Pre and post 6th session.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
RANGE OF MOTION WITH GONIOMETER VISUAL ANALOGUE SCALE NECK DISABILITY INDEXTimepoint: BASELINE POST 6TH SESSION

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSimran Esther Thomas Kurisinkal

SVKMs Narsee Monjee Institute of Management studies

Mansi.Bhartiya@nmims.edu9867512415

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026