Skip to content

Prevalence of Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Prevalence of Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and the Relationship Between Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Spinal Coronal and Sagittal Alignment in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05185050
Enrollment
168
Registered
2022-01-11
Start date
2021-10-10
Completion date
2022-04-25
Last updated
2022-06-27

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

Conditions

Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Scoliosis; Adolescence, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial

Keywords

scoliosis, sagittal alignment, cobb angle, myofascial pain

Brief summary

this is an observational and cross-sectional prevalence study. 10-18 years aged participants with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were recruited in the study. Myofascial pain syndrome will be questioned to the participants. additionally, all participants will be evaluated using their findings for scoliosis and myofascial pain syndrome diagnostic criteria. Cobb angle, coronal balance, shoulder and pelvis asymmetry, sagittal spino-pelvic parameters of the spine (cervical lordosis, thoracic kyphosis, lumbar lordosis angles and sagittal vertical axis, sacral slop angle and pelvic incidence) will be measured.

Detailed description

This is an observational and cross-sectional prevalence study. Patients diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who applied to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital will be included in our study. These participants will be aged between 10-18 years. These patients will be evaluated using their findings for scoliosis and myofascial pain syndrome diagnostic criteria. Cobb angle, coronal balance, shoulder and pelvis asymmetry, sagittal spino-pelvic parameters of the spine (cervical lordosis, thoracic kyphosis, lumbar lordosis angles and sagittal vertical axis, sacral slop angle and pelvic incidence) will be measured. Diagnostic criteria of Myofascial Pain Syndrome; As the Major Criteria; 1. Regional pain complaint 2. Pain or sensory change reflected from trigger points to a specific area 3. Palpable taut band in accessible muscles 4\. Extreme tenderness at one point along the taut band 5. Decreased range of motion that can be measured As for the Minor Criteria; 1. Complaint of clinical pain and/or sensory change on pressurized palpation of the trigger point 2. Local twitch response of the tender point on the taut band with palpation and needling 3. Reduction of pain by injection of the tender point or stretching of the muscle Five major and at least 1 minor criteria are required for the clinical diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome. Patients with a previous history of surgery for scoliosis and neuromuscular scoliosis were excluded from the study.

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTphysical examination and measurement of spinal alignment

physical examination for scoliosis and myofascial pain syndrome, measurement of spinal coronal and sagittal alignment in X-ray, and pain intensity (with Visual analog scale) if necessary (for MPS group)

Sponsors

Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
10 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

* aged between 10-18 years * diagnosed as adolescent idiopathic scoliosis * agreed to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

* neuromuscular or any other type of scoliosis * any surgical treatment for scoliosis or spine.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Cobb angle1 dayThe Cobb angle is the most widely used measurement to quantify the magnitude of spinal deformities, especially in the case of scoliosis, on plain radiographs. Scoliosis is defined as a lateral spinal curvature with a Cobb angle of \>10°
The angle of cervical lordosis1 dayCervical Lordosis refers to the natural curve of the spine in the neck, known as the cervical spine
The angle of thoracic kyphosis1 daythoracic Kyphosis is an abnormally excessive convex curvature of the spine as it occurs in the thoracic regions
The angle of lumbar lordosis1 dayLumbar lordosis is the inward curve of the lumbar, or lower, spine in the lower back
Sagittal vertical axis1 dayhe C7 plumb line is a radiographic reference to determine the sagittal vertical axis
pelvic incidence1 dayPelvic incidence is defined as the angle between a line perpendicular to the sacral plate at its midpoint and a line connecting this point to the femoral head axis.
sacral slope1 daySacral slope isdefined as the angle between a sacral plate and the horizontal line. A vertical sacrum is described by a low sacral slope value and a horizontal sacrum by a high value sacral slope
pelvic tilt1 dayPelvic tilt is defined by a line through midpoint of the sacral plate and midpoint of the femoral head axes and the vertical line through the midpoint of the femoral head axis.
VAS1dayVisual analog scale (The grade of pain)
Myfascial pain syndrome1 dayUsing by Myfascial pain syndrome diagnostic criteria

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026