Cervical sagittal configuration aid in the management of myofascial trigger point

Does improvement towards a normal cervical sagittal configuration aid in the management of myofascial trigger point pain of the neck: A 1- year randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201801002968301

Enrollment

120

Registered

2018-01-11

Start date

2016-10-11

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases Myofascial pain syndrome

Interventions

Denneroll extension traction

Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Craniovertebral angleless than 50. Regional pain complaint in the neck. Pain complaint or altered sensation in the expected distribution of referred pain from a myofascial trigger point. Taut band palpable in an accessible muscle. Excruciating spot tenderness at one point along the length of the taut band. Some degree of restricted range of motion (ROM), when measurable.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: the presence of any signs or symptoms of medical red flags (e.g., tumor, fracture, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and prolonged steroid use). A history of previous cervical or thoracic spine surgery. Signs or symptoms of upper motor neuron disease. Vestibulobasilar insufficiency. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Bilateral upper extremity radicular symptoms.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Neck Disability Index (NDI)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Cervical sagittal alignment;Cervical ROM ;Pressure-pain threshold algometric measurement ;Neck pain intensity	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactAliaa Diab

Assistant professor- Basic science departmen,Faculty of Physical therapy, Cairo University

aliaa.atya@pt.cu.edu.eg002010036237275

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026