Comparison of Myofascial Release and Deep Friction Massage for Low Back Myofascial Pain

Comparison of The Immediate Effect of Myofascial Release and Deep Friction Massage on Trigger Point Area, Fascia Thickness, Pain, and Range of Motion, in Lumbar Myofascial Pain Syndrome - MFR-DFM Trial for Lumbar MPS

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000061650

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-22

Start date

2026-05-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Lumbar Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Interventions

Myofascial Release Group Deep Friction Massage Group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome in the erector spinae and lumbar multifidus muscles confirmed by ultrasonography,

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a. Participants with a history of chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, fractures, dislocations, history of lumbar surgery, or cancer that may affect pain perception and functional ability. b. Pregnant women. c. Participants currently using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or analgesics that may influence pain assessment. d. Participants with skin infections, open wounds, or other skin conditions in the treatment area.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in trigger point area (MTrPs) and fascia thickness assessed by ultrasonography immediately before and after Myofascial Release and Deep Friction Massage interventions in patients with lumbar myofascial pain syndrome.	—

Countries

Asia(except Japan)

Contacts

Public ContactRiri Sanovtika

Hasanuddin University Postgraduate Program in Physiology

ririnanda39@gmail.com087837149698

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026