Comparison of Percussive Massage Device and Neck-shoulder stretching on Pain-related Outcomes in Patients with Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Shoulder

Status

Unknown

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20230220001

Enrollment

Registered

2023-02-20

Start date

2023-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

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Conditions

Myofascial pain syndrome of the upper trapezius muscle Shoulder pain Massage device

Interventions

A 3-week neck-shoulder stretching,A 3-week percussive massage device intervention

Active Comparator Other,Experimental Other

Control group,Study group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

25 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Males or females 2. Aged between 25-40 years 3. Be diagnised with myofascial pain syndrome of the upper trapezius muscle (active myofascial trigger point) 4. Pain intensity between 3-8 of the numerical rating scale

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Other neck and shoulder pain conditions, such as cervical spondylosis and tendinopathy of the shoulder. 2. Fibromyalgia 3. Serious health conditions, such as cancer, Hemophilia, bone infection 4. Pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain intensity at the baseline, single session immediately, and 3-week intervention Numerical rating scale	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Myofascial trigger point threshold at the baseline, single session immediately, and 3-week intervention Pressure algometer,Neck range of motion at the baseline, single session immediately, and 3-week intervention Neck range of motion device,Neck disability at the baseline, single session immediately, and 3-week intervention Neck disability index,Patient satisfaction at the baseline, single session immediately, and 3-week intervention Global Perceived Effect	—

Measure

Time frame

Myofascial trigger point threshold at the baseline, single session immediately, and 3-week intervention Pressure algometer,Neck range of motion at the baseline, single session immediately, and 3-week intervention Neck range of motion device,Neck disability at the baseline, single session immediately, and 3-week intervention Neck disability index,Patient satisfaction at the baseline, single session immediately, and 3-week intervention Global Perceived Effect

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Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactPattanasin Areeudomwong

Mae Fah Luang University

pattanasin.are@mfu.ac.th053917227

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026