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Comparing the effect of two different technique for the treatment of myofascial trapezius trigger point

Effect of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique versus Dry cupping and Ischemic Compression on Pain and Function in subjects with Myofascial Trapezius Trigger Point A Randomized Clinical Trial - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/09/094951
Enrollment
36
Registered
2025-09-17
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-13

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition technique: Participants of this group will receive an Integrated Neuromuscular inhibition technique which will be carried out in 3 sessions per week

Sponsors

Kavya S Bharbhari
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 All genders of age group 18 to 40 years. 2 Participants with myofascial trigger points confirmed through palpation, exhibiting tenderness levels at grades 2 and 3. 3 Pain on visual Analogue Scale 3 to 7 4 Two to five trapezius trigger points will be assessed on both the right and left side to find out active or latent trigger points. 5 Participants who are willing to participate.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1 Neck pain due to trauma, whiplash, cervical disc prolapse, inflammation, infection, malignant disease, or any other neurological and orthopedic conditions. 2 Congenital malformation of the spine as it will alter the normal pattern of movements. 3 Patients with sensory impairments, such as diabetic sensory neuropathy. 4 Any psychological disorder where person might not cooperate for the tretament. 5 If they had received trigger point injections in the upper trapezius muscle within the past 6 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain Pressure ThresholdTimepoint: Pain Pressure Threshold will be assessed at the baseline on the day 1 and after 6 sessions of 2 weeks and after 1 week of follow up.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analogue Scale and Neck Disability IndexTimepoint: will be assessed at the Visual Analogue Scale and Neck Disability Index will be assessed baseline on the day 1 and after 6 sessions of 2 weeks and after 1 week of follow up.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKavya S Bharbhari

KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy

apeksha_hungund@kleipt.edu.in8310725829

Outcome results

None listed

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