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Comparing the ways of shock wave and Laser therapy in the reducing syptoms pain of upper shoulder.

Comparing the effects of shock wave and Laser therapy on pain relief in patients with myofascial pain syndrome in the upper trapezius region

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2014091519173N1
Enrollment
46
Registered
2014-10-12
Start date
2012-08-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

Myofascial Pain Syndrom. Shoulder lesion, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Shock Wave, 3 session of radial shock wave therapy with 1000 impulse and 3 J/m2 and 10 HZ frequency was used. stretching exercises of upper trapezius given in 30 seconds interval for
Shock Wave, 3 session of radial shock wave therapy with 1000 impulse and 3 J/m2 and 10 HZ frequency was used. stretching exercises of upper trapezius given in 30 seconds interval for 3 times and th
LASER 6 J/cm2, and for total of 3 minutes on each spot ,underwent 10 sessions . stretching exercises upper part of trapezius given in 30 seconds interval for 3 times and the stretching repeated 3 ti

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Science
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclution criteria :clinical diagnosis Myofascial Pain Syndrom in upper trapezius based on active trigger points which recognized by reoccurrence of pain or increase pain by finger pressing and taut band touch. Exclusion criteria:fracture of the cervical spine or surgery of the neck; myelopathy or radiculopathy of neck; psychological illness or cognitive impairment; (taking corticosteroids oral )or intravenous or narcotics; pregnancy;coagulopathy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Intensity of Pain. Timepoint: Before treatment, consequently after treatment (in two weeks of starting treatment) and a 1 month after completed the treatment. Method of measurement: VAS 0-10.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Neck Disability &Shoulder Disability. Timepoint: Before treatment, consequently after treatment (in two weeks of starting treatment) and a 1 month after completed the treatment. Method of measurement: SPADI,NDI with guestions.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSomayeh Andalib

Asistant Physical Medicin &Rehabilition

dr_andalib82@yahoo.comPRS_taheri@mui.ac.irVahdatpour@ med.mui.ac.ir+98 31 4525 7232

Outcome results

None listed

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