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Effect of Radial Shockwave and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on myofascial pain syndrome subjects.

Comparative Efficacy of Radial Shockwave Therapy and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pain and Function in Upper Trapezius Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trail - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/07/071396
Enrollment
36
Registered
2024-07-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-08-19

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M629- Disorder of muscle, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Radial Shockwave Therapy: All the subject in this group will be treated by Radial Shockwave Therapy, standardized exercises and HEP. Treatment will be given with dose of 1.2 bar, 5 Hz f

Sponsors

Mansi Pokhriyal
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Both male and female subjects. 2.Age between 20-40 years. 3.Unilateral side pain. 4.Symptoms present for more than 3 months, but no longer than 2 years. 5.Pain score of 4-8 according to the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). 6.Simon and Travells essential criteria for Myofascial Pain Syndrome: a-Palpable taught band. b-Exquisite spot tenderness of active MTrPs nodule in a taut band. 3-On application of external pressure, pain on tender nodule. 4-Painful limit to full stretch ROM.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Subjects diagnosed with fibromyalgia, cervical radiculopathy, myelopathy, and acute trauma. 2.Musculoskeletal conditions like cervical and upper limb fractures, neck and upper back deformities, etc. 3.Subjects who underwent neck or shoulder surgery. 4.Rheumatoid Disorders like Rheumatoid arthritis and Ankylosing spondylitis. 5.Any vascular symptoms such as basilar insufficiency, thoracic outlet syndrome. 6.Diagnosed with neurological conditions like stroke, neuropathy, etc. 7.Presence of red flags i.e. infection, malignancy. 8.Metal implants in cervical and shoulder region and cardiac pacemaker. 9.Any local Skin disorders like eczema in the area of trapezius. 10.Steroid injection past 3 months on cervical region and oral steroid medication previous 1 month. 11.Non-cooperative patient.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Pain intensity (by Numerical Pain Rating Scale) 2.Pain Pressure Threshold (by Algometer) 3.Function (by Neck Disability Index) Timepoint: 2 times-At day 0 and after 2 weeks(10 sessions)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMansi Pokhriyal

Affiliated to West Bengal University of Health Sciences

sourov.saha.pht@gmail.com9433845886

Outcome results

None listed

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