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A clinical trial to study the effects of two different protocol, Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and Extracorporeal Shock wave therapy on upper trapezius Active Myofascial Trigger Points in computer users on Pain, Function and Quality of life.

Evaluating the effects of IASTM and ESWT on alleviating Active Myofascial Trigger Points in Upper Trapezius of Computer Users: A focus on Pain Relief, Enhanced Function and Quality of life Improvement. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/07/069990
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-07-04
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-22

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: IASTM Group-A : Patient of this group will be receive treatment with a stainless steel blade for upper trapezius, before treatment stainless steel blade will be clean with sanitizer,

Sponsors

Dr Abdur Raheem Khan
Lead Sponsor
Kanchan Kumari
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Presence of two active trigger points in the Upper trapezius, Computer Users, Jump sign during palpation, Aged between 20 to 40 years.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Fibromyalgia, History of whiplash injury, History of head, neck, cervical spine or shoulder surgery, History of cervical Radiculopathy or Myelopathy, History of Cancer, Any Contraindications of IASTM & ESWT techniques, Taking any other medications and Physical Therapy, Pregnant women.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analog Scale, Neck Disability Index, Short Form-36Timepoint: At baseline, at 4th week and 6th week

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKanchan Kumari

Integral University

abdurraheem@iul.ac.in9616739965

Outcome results

None listed

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