Validity, reliability, and responsiveness of hardness meter in person with Myofascial trigger points on upper trapezius muscle

Validity Reliability and Responsiveness of hardness meter in person with Myofascial trigger points on upper trapezius muscle

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20240618009

Enrollment

Registered

2024-06-18

Start date

2024-06-19

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Office workers with Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs) Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS)

Interventions

Physical therapy treatment for 30 minutes per session, three days per week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday), for a total of six sessions within two weeks. 1) Ultrasound therapy used to intensity is 1.

Experimental Other

Physical Therapy

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Office Workers of both male and female genders, aged between 18-40 years. 2) Diagnosed as be Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) in the upper trapezius muscle (one-side): (taut band; tenderness within taut band; pain recognition ) 3) Able to read and understand Thai leagues

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Symptoms or diseases related to abnormalities in muscle structure 2) Symptoms or diseases related to circulatory issues, such as diabetes, heart conditions, and hypertension (high blood pressure) 3) Other abnormalities in the musculoskeletal system and those diagnosed in the neck, chest, and arms area 4) Have a history of injury or surgery in the neck-chest-arms area 5) Participants who are taking blood thinners such as warfarin, enoxaparin, heparin, etc. 6) Participants at risk of osteoporosis, particularly females with a history of hysterectomy and early menopause (before the age of 40). 7) hemophilia, the bleeding never stops. 8) Pregnant

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Tissue hardness (TH) baseline, post-treatment Tissue hardness meter and algometer	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pain intensity baseline, post-treatment Visual Analogue Scale,Cervical Range of Motion baseline, post-treatment CROM,Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT) baseline, post-treatment Tissue hardness meter and algometer,Neck Disability Index (NDI) baseline, post-treatment Neck Disability Index: Thai-NDI	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public Contactsoukmisai somphithak

Khon Kaen University

soukmisai.s@kkumail.com0824352094

Outcome results

None listed

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