Subthreshold Stimulation on Chronic Low Neck Pain Myofascial Trigger Points

Chronic Neck Pain Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effect of Subthreshold Stimulation on Pain and Muscle Activity in Patients With Chronic Low Neck Pain and Myofascial Trigger Points

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Not yet recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06054672
• Other study ID #: Beni-Suef University 1
• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: September 30, 2023
• Est. completion date: November 30, 2023

Study information

• Verified date: September 2023
• Source: Beni-Suef University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

This study will investigate the effect of subthreshold stimulation on pain and muscle activity in patients with chronic low neck pain and myofascial trigger points.

Description:

The study will include 2 groups. One group will receive subthreshold stimulation and other will not receive any treatment. The measurements will include pain and myscle activity.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Enrollment: 65
• Est. completion date: November 30, 2023
• Est. primary completion date: November 30, 2023
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 40 Years to 65 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• chronic neck pain

• One or more trigger point

Exclusion Criteria:

• any musculoskeletal or neuromuscular diseases

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Chronic Neck Pain
• Neck Pain

Intervention

Device:
• Subthreshold Electrical stimulation
We will use a electrotherapy device to deliver subthreshold Electrical stimulation

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
n/a

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Beni-Suef University

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Electromyographical signals	We will record the the Trapezius muscle activity of both sides.	2 months
Primary	Pressure sensitivity using pressure ergometer	We will measure pain threshold produced from Trapezius muscle	2 months
Secondary	Neck pain and disability	We will record the level of pain and disability in neck using neck pain and disability index. standard instrument for measuring self-rated disability due to neck pain and is used by both clinicians and researchers. Each of the 10 items scores from 0 to 5. The maximum score is 50. The obtained score can be multiplied by two to produce a percentage score	2 months
Secondary	Functional ability	We will measure the functional ability. The Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability Scale has been developed for those who have neck pain and disabilities due to the pain. The scale includes questions relating to headache, ability to sleep and to concentrate and activities of daily living.	2 months