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A randomized clinical trial comparing three physiotherapy techniques for neck pain associated with upper trapezius trigger points using ultrasound evaluation.

ULTRASONOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF TRIGGER POINTS USING THREE DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES IN UPPER TRAPEZIUS: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/109346
Enrollment
48
Registered
2026-04-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M959- Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Ultrasonographic evaluation using Technique One: Participants will undergo ultrasonographic assessment of active trigger points in upper trapezius using Technique One. Standard position

Sponsors

KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects aged between 18 and 40 years. Male and female participants. Subjects with Grade 3 tenderness of upper trapezius muscle based on tenderness grading scale. Presence of active myofascial trigger points in upper trapezius identifiable by palpable taut band and spot tenderness. Reproduction of familiar pain on palpation. Decreased cervical side flexion range of motion on the affected side. Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of cervical spine fracture, tumor, infection, or inflammatory disorder. Cervical radiculopathy or neurological deficit. Recent trauma or surgery to neck or shoulder region within last 6 months. Fibromyalgia or systemic musculoskeletal disorders. Current use of muscle relaxants or analgesics affecting pain perception. Skin infection, wound, or dermatological condition over upper trapezius region. Pregnancy. Previous physiotherapy treatment for upper trapezius trigger points within last 4 weeks.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Ultrasonographic characteristics of active myofascial trigger points in upper trapezius measured using three different techniques including size of trigger point, echogenicity and stiffness parameters.Timepoint: AT BASELINE AND AT 4 WEEKS—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pain intensity measured using Numeric Pain Rating Scale. Pressure pain threshold measured using algometer. Cervical range of motion measured using goniometer. neck disability indexTimepoint: Baseline and immediately after intervention Baseline and immediately after intervention. Baseline and immediately after intervention. Baseline and immediately after intervention.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Anand Hegganavar

KLE institute of Physiotherapy Belgavi

anandheggannavar@klekipt.edu.in08762948024

Outcome results

None listed

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