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A comparative controlled study of Myofascial Release Therapy with Cryostretch and Positional Release Therapy with Cryostretch on pain, range of motion, and disability in college Students with Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points

A comparative controlled study of Myofascial release therapy with cryostretch and Positional release therapy with cryostretch on pressure pain threshold, range of motion, and disability in college Students with Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points presenting with acute and subacute neck pain. - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/105033
Enrollment
45
Registered
2026-02-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M628- Other specified disorders of muscle

Interventions

Intervention1: Myofascial Release Therapy group: Myofascial release technique (10 sec, 2-3 times repeat, 4 sessions /week for 2 weeks) +Cryostretch (10sec, 3 reps, 4 sessions /week for 2 weeks) + base

Sponsors

Nil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects with group 18-30 years Subjects with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points who are presenting with acute and subacute neck pain. Both males and females will be included. Acute and subacute stages of neck pain (symptom duration less than 7 days or more than 2 weeks but less than 3 months) Presence of palpable taut band in the upper trapezius in response to 2.5 kg/cm2 of pressure There should be a positive jump sign (local tenderness) At least 1 active trigger point should be present. Tight upper trapezius with restricted range of motion.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of shoulder and cervical spine surgery Any previous whiplash injury , vertebral injury , blood disorder, traumatic head injury . Non mechanical causes of neck pain -tumour, skin infection around neck, spinal fractures. Arm radiculogically confirmed cervical herniated disc , myelopathy Use of medications such as anti-inflammatory , analgesics , muscle relaxants , antipsychotic , corticosteriods (oral or injections )for duration the of study as well as 7 to 10 days prior to the study . History of prolonged use of steroids will be excluded . Chronic neck pain lasting more than 3 months . Inflammatory shoulder conditions such as tendinitis, bursitis , capsulitis . Diagnosed Inflammatory rheumatic condition . Any psychological or psychiatric illness . Pregnant females will be excluded . Any non musculoskeletal causes or systemic medical disorder that contraindicate physical exertion or manual therapy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the effectiveness of Myofascial Release Therapy with Cryostretch, Positional Release Therapy with Cryostretch, and the control intervention on pain, cervical range of motion, and disability. Timepoint: 2 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sleep Quality Quality of life Muscle ThicknessTimepoint: 2 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRupali Kalra

DAV Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

kalrarupali7@gmail.com9592666606

Outcome results

None listed

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