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Effects of two different modalities on neck pain

Short term effects of Laser therapy and Kinesio Taping on Myofascial trigger points of upper trapezius in Young adults - A Randomised Controlled trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/09/094418
Enrollment
36
Registered
2025-09-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M62- Other disorders of muscle

Interventions

Intervention1: Laser therapy: Group a is the laser therapy group. Patient position is prone lying with hands on forehead and head tilted to other side affected area to be exposed. Both the patient and

Sponsors

Misba Bagban
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age group 18 to 35 years. 2.Symptoms persisting more than 3 months. 3.Presence of atleast 1 trigger point in upper trapezius. 4.Pain intensity more than 4 on visual analogue scale. 5.Painful and sensitive points in muscle at 25 newton per centimeter square.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Presence of any neurological condition (sensory abnormalities, spinal root compression, cervical spondylosis, cervical stenosis). 2.Cervical radiculopathy. 3.Cervical canal stenosis. 4.Local anesthetics, or steroid injections into the trigger point within last 6 months. 5.Cervical spine surgery. 6.Malignancy. 7.Fibromyalgia syndrome. 8.Pregnancy. 9.Any shoulder pathologies. 10.Presence of kyphosis or scoliosis. 11.Patient on anticoagulant drug. 12.Patients allergic to kinesio tape. 13.Patients unwilling to participate.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Visual analogue scale(VAS) 2.Range of motion with goniometer 3.Neck disability index (NDI)Timepoint: At 0th day and 2nd week

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NilTimepoint: Nil

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ravi Savadatti

SDM College of Physiotherapy

misbabagaban6595@gmail.com09740173874

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026