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Helping adults with stress-related neck pain: Comparing two hands-on therapies -Tuina and three dimensional myofascial release

Effect of Tuina Therapy versus Three Dimensional Myofascial Release on Pain, Trigger Point and Sleep Quality in Adults with Stress Induced Trapezitis: A Randomised Clinical Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/108907
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-04-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M609- Myositis, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Tuina therapy: Tuina therapy is applied to the cervical region using the following techniques: Gun Fa -rolling, An Fa -pressing, Rou Fa-kneading, Na Fa-grasping, Pai Fa -percussion, and

Sponsors

Srushti Manoj Koli
Lead Sponsor
Dr Peeyoosha Gurudut
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18-45 years diagnosed with trapezitis confirmed by clinical examination and pain in upper trapezius for more 3 weeks. Perceived Stress Scale 10-Item version more than 14. VAS pain score more than 4 localized to the trapezius. Pressure pain threshold less than 43.5 psi. Participants experiencing sleep disturbances as indicated by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index more than 5 score. Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of cervical spine injury or fracture, neurological deficit, radiculopathy, myelopathy, or neurological and musculoskeletal deficits affecting neck or upper limbs. Systemic inflammatory or autoimmune diseases e.g. rheumatoid arthritis. Pregnancy. Recent corticosteroid injection within last 3 months or surgery in neck or shoulder region. Severe psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment impeding consent or compliance. Skin conditions, infections, or open wounds on the neck and shoulder region. Use of pharmacological pain management such as corticosteroids, muscle relaxants, or opioids in the past month. Participation in any physiotherapy or manual therapy intervention within the last 6 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
pressure pain threshold and painTimepoint: pressure pain threshold and pain will be assessed at baseline before giving intervention and after 3 weeks post intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sleep qualityTimepoint: Sleep quality will be assessed at baseline before giving intervention & after 3 weeks post intervention

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Peeyoosha Gurudut

KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy Belagavi

peeyooshagurudut@klekipt.edu.in9844821355

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026