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A study to compare the effects of instrument- assisted soft tissue mobilization and ischemic compression on upper back pain, pain sensitivity to pressure and shoulder disability among subjects with muscle nodes of the rhomboid muscles.

A study to compare the effects of instrument- assisted soft tissue mobilization and ischemic compression on interscapular pain, pressure pain threshold and shoulder disability among subjects with myofascial trigger points of the rhomboid muscles - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/105148
Enrollment
45
Registered
2026-03-02
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: M629- Disorder of muscle, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: To compare the effects of instrument- assisted soft tissue mobilization and ischemic compression on myofascial trigger points of the rhomboid muscles: TENS, Ultrasound, Isometric Exerci

Sponsors

Nil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects who will give the consent. Subjects with age group between 18-30 years. Gender- both males and females will be enrolled. Subjects having Positive jump sign on rhomboid muscles.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects with Open wounds, unhealed surgical scars or active skin infections such as Dermatitis over the interscapular region. Subjects with Acute inflammation or acute muscle strain of the rhomboids. Subjects with recent fractures of the cervical spine, scapula, ribs or thoracic spine. Subjects with Pre Diagnosed case of Cervical Disc Herniation. Subjects with Malignancy in the treatment area.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To study the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) on interscapular pain, pressure pain threshold and shoulder disability in subjects with myofascial trigger points of the rhomboid muscles. To study the effects of Ischemic Compression Technique on interscapular pain, pressure pain threshold and shoulder disability in subjects with myofascial trigger points of the rhomboid muscles. Timepoint: 1st,5th and 10th days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) & Ischemic Compression Technique in subjects with myofascial trigger points of the rhomboid muscles with interscapular pain.Timepoint: 1st,5th & 10th day—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPratima

DAV institute of physiotherapy and rehabilitation

nagpals855@gmail.com7006454553

Outcome results

None listed

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