Effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy with hot pack versus strain counterstrain with hot pack and hot pack only in patients with myofascial pain syndrome of upper trapezius muscle

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20240610007

Enrollment

Registered

2024-06-10

Start date

2024-06-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Myofascial Pain Syndrome of upper trapezius muscle Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Interventions

Received treatment with extracorporeal shock waves (1000 pulses at 1.5 bar and 10 Hz for the tender point, and 1000 pulses at 2 bar and 10 Hz for the surrounding area) combined with hot pack. Particip

Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery,Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery,Placebo Comparator Procedure/Surgery

ESWT combined with hot pack,SCS combined with hot pack,Hot pack only

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 24 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Walailak University student, aged 18 - 24 years 2. Individuals with chronic neck pain (lasting 3 months or more) on the dominant side 3. Having myofascial pain syndrome in upper trapezius muscle on the dominant side 4. Having pain scale of 3 points or higher

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Previously diagnosed with neck pain and radiating symptoms such as cervical spondylolisthesis, cervical spondylosis, cervical stenosis, or cervical herniated nucleus pulposus. 2. Previously diagnosed with other spinal-related conditions such as fractures, tumors, or rheumatic fever. 3. Have undergone surgery in the neck or shoulder area. 4. Taking analgesics or anti-inflammatory drugs. 5. Previously diagnosed with mental disorders or conditions affecting sensory perception, thoughts, or emotions. 6. Previously diagnosed with cancer, psoriasis, scleroderma, or viral and bacterial infections. 7. Having contraindications for extracorporeal shock wave therapy, such as pregnancy, having a cardiac pacemaker, heart and vascular diseases, or bleeding disorders due to coagulation issues.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain scale before and after treatment Numeric Rating Scale,Pressure pain threshold before and after treatment Digital algometer,Cervical range of motion before and after treatment CROM	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Sleep quality before and after treatment Pittburg Sleep Quality Index Questionnaire	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactChadayu Chadayu

Walailak University

uchadayu@mail.wu.ac.th0898713947

Outcome results

None listed

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