Chronic Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Comparative Effects of Low-Level Laser Acupuncture and Dry Needling on Clinical and Functional Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20190618043930N2

Enrollment

Registered

2023-11-13

Start date

2023-11-25

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-01-22

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Conditions

Myofascial pain syndrome is a frequently encountered musculoskeletal problem characterized by a hypersensitive trigger point. Symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome include pain and increased pain threshold, muscle spasms, and range of motion (ROM) limitation. The symptoms affect quality of life, decrease productivity, reduce work time, and increase the medical expenses borne by the patient. Myofascial pain syndrome frequently occurs in the upper body, with 84% of the trigger points found in the t

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group:Participants treated by Low-Level Laser acupuncture will be given goggles for eye protection. The trigger points on the Scalene, Levator scapulae and Trapezius muscl

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

25 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Newly diagnosed cases of chronic MyofasciaL Pain Syndrome of Cervical Spine, Patients with at least moderate score (21% - 40%) in Neck Disability Index, Patients with at least >3 points on Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Decreased Cervical Range of Motion up to sixty percent. Bilateral/Unilateral neck pain and Myofascial Trigger Points in upper trapezius, levator scapulae or scalene muscles for at least three months, Taught muscle band and positive Jump Sign on putting finger pressure on the trigger point.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients receiving treatment by other methods like vapocoolants, subdural steroid injections etc. Cervical spine surgery within the past year Spondylolisthesis and Ankylosing spondylitis Vascular, neurological or rheumatic disorders Clinical evidence of any myelopathy or joint disorders Recent fracture of the cervical spine Cauda equina syndrome Osteoporosis Fibromyalgia Clinical evidence of any tumor or any space occupying lesion. Any co-morbid diseases

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain Intensity. Timepoint: At the start of treatment and then after 9th and 18th treatment session. Method of measurement: Numeric Pain Rating Scale.;Functional disability. Timepoint: At the start of treatment and then after 9th and 18th treatment session. Method of measurement: Neck Disability Index.;Cervical Range of Motion. Timepoint: At the start of treatment and then after 9th and 18th treatment session. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Quality of Life. Timepoint: At the start of treatment and then after 9th and 18th treatment session. Method of measurement: SF-36 Questionnaire.	—

Measure

Time frame

Pain Intensity. Timepoint: At the start of treatment and then after 9th and 18th treatment session. Method of measurement: Numeric Pain Rating Scale.;Functional disability. Timepoint: At the start of treatment and then after 9th and 18th treatment session. Method of measurement: Neck Disability Index.;Cervical Range of Motion. Timepoint: At the start of treatment and then after 9th and 18th treatment session. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Quality of Life. Timepoint: At the start of treatment and then after 9th and 18th treatment session. Method of measurement: SF-36 Questionnaire.

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Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Faryal Zaidi

The University of Lahore

faryal.pt@gmail.com+92 42 35322501

Outcome results

None listed

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