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NCT ID: NCT03327545 Completed - Clinical trials for Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Latent Myofascial Trigger Points in the Craniocervical Region

Start date: January 2017
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Myofascial pain is a clinical problem that has generated interest, debate and confusion for decades. According to studies anywhere between 33 and 97 % of patients with musculoskeletal pain visiting physicians and manual therapists are diagnosed with Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs). MTrPs are localized, hyperirritable points that are associated with palpable nodules in taut bands (TB) of muscle fibres. MTrPs can be classified into active and latent. Latent MTrPs demonstrate the same clinical characteristics as active MTrPs but they do not provoke spontaneous pain. The myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are common in healthy subjects and in patients with musculoskeletal pain, and could produce sensitive disturbances and motor dysfunctions

NCT ID: NCT03273985 Completed - Clinical trials for Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Shortened Triceps Surae Muscle

DN-TS
Start date: September 15, 2017
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

To date, there are not studies about the effectiveness of dry needling versus ischemic compression in the triceps surae trigger points. A randomized clinical trial is carried out. A sample of 30 subjects are recruited and allocated into dry needling (n = 15) and ischemic compression (n = 15). Outcome measurements such as dorsal flexion range of motion, plantar pressures, temperature, superficial muscle activity and trigger points pressure pain threshold are measured immediately before and after treatment.

NCT ID: NCT03268421 Completed - Fibromyalgia Clinical Trials

Fibromyalgia Integrative Training for Adolescents With Juvenile Fibromyalgia

FIT Teens
Start date: January 2, 2018
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

This study evaluates whether Fibromyalgia Integrative Training program for Teens (FIT Teens), a combined cognitive behavioral therapy and neuromuscular exercise training program is more effective in reducing disability in adolescents with Juvenile Fibromyalgia compared to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alone or a graded aerobic exercise (GAE) program alone. One third of participants will receive the FIT Teens training; one third will receive CBT training; and one third of participants will receive the GAE training.

NCT ID: NCT03223298 Completed - Clinical trials for Temporomandibular Disorder

Botulinum Toxin Versus Placebo Injections to Temporalis and Masseter Muscles

Start date: August 31, 2018
Phase: Phase 3
Study type: Interventional

This study aims to determine whether the injection of botulinum toxin A or placebo (unpreserved 0.9% sodium chloride) into the masseter and temporalis muscles provides pain relief and improved jaw function in those who suffer from myofascial pain disorder. The study hypothesis is that botulinum toxin A injection is superior to placebo. The specific research questions are: 1. Is the injection of botulinum toxin A superior to placebo for the improvement in pain? 2. Is the injection of botulinum toxin A superior to placebo for the improvement in function or quality of life (QOL)? 3. Are there any adverse effects that result from injection of botulinum toxin A or placebo into the masseters and temporalis muscles? Limited data exists to support the use of botulinum toxin A in the management of myofascial pain disorder of the masticatory region. Botulinum toxin A is not FDA approved for intra-muscular injection within the masticatory region. Its use in the masticatory region is considered off-label but performed without significant known complications. This study will provide the opportunity to quantitate and qualitate any complications in a large prospective sample of patients.

NCT ID: NCT03161210 Not yet recruiting - Clinical trials for Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Evaluation of Pain Regression in Patients With Myofascial Facial Pain Using Dextrose, Local Anaesthesia and Saline.

Start date: September 2017
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

The aim of this study is to compare the treatment effects of dextrose prolotherapy, saline, and mepivacaine for deactivating myofascial trigger points within the jaw muscles.

NCT ID: NCT03088215 Not yet recruiting - Fibromyalgia Clinical Trials

Shock-Waves to Treat Fibromyalgia Pain

SWPW-FPS
Start date: October 20, 2017
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Fibromyalgia pain syndrome is a common debilitating condition which associates mainly generalised pain, emotional distress and cognitive symptoms. The etiology is unknown, and no specific treatment exists so far. Lately, shock-waves have been used successfully to treat painful skeletal muscle, tendons and fascia, the investigators therefore hypothesize that shock-waves could be useful in alleviating Fibromyalgia pain. Two similar groups of participants bearing the condition will be prospectively compared. The first group will benefit from the application of shock-waves weekly for 12 weeks, the second will not. The investigators intend to study if there is any difference in pain and quality of life between the two groups at the end of the three months.

NCT ID: NCT03025230 Completed - Clinical trials for Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Dry Needling Versus Intramuscular Stimulation in the Management of the Myofascial Trigger Points

Start date: December 2016
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Hypothesis The application of intramuscular electrostimulation will be more effectiveness than the dry needling in myofascial trigger points treatment. Objetives: To determine the effectiveness of intramuscular electrostimulation in the treatment of trigger points of the levator scapula muscle for the improvement of pain in mechanical cervicalgia. Participants: Subjects with diagnosed of myofascial pain syndrome in cervical region and active trigger points in levator scapulae muscle, randomly assigned to experimental or control group. Intervention: Control group: one session of dry needling in active trigger points; experimental group: one session of intramuscular stimulation in active trigger points. Main Outcomes Measures: Pain, pressure pain threshold (PPT), active cervical range of motion and strength muscle . The measures will be taken before, after and one week after the interventions.

NCT ID: NCT03006822 Completed - Clinical trials for Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Time Effect of the Pressure Release Technique Application in the Latent Myofascial Trigger Points

Start date: March 15, 2017
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Background: Latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) of the levator scapulae are high prevalent and may influence the neck and shoulder conditions. The pressure release is one of the most recommended manual therapy techniques. Objective: To determine the time effect of the pressure release technique application in the latent MTrPs of the levator scapulae muscle. Design: A three-arm (1:1:1 ratio), double-blinded, parallel, randomized clinical trial. The manual technique than us apply, be sustained digital pressure with thumbs or with the 2nd-3rd fingers on the PGM below the pain threshold and gradually increases up to a ceiling of tissue resistance (barrier), as decreases, adds more pressure. different times of sustained pressure and the number of repetitions depending on time 30 (group 1, acts as a control), 60 (group 2) and 90 seconds (group 3) shall apply.

NCT ID: NCT02838394 Terminated - Clinical trials for Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Dry Needling and Functional Improvement

DN
Start date: December 2016
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Dry Needling (DN) is a skilled intervention that uses acupuncture filiform needles that are inserted into myofascial trigger points or other tissues underneath the skin. It is used to treat myofascial or neuromusculoskeletal pain and to improve movement impairments. Although more and more physical therapists add this treatment tool to their skill box, there is uncertainty about its working mechanism and its efficacy. The latter is partially due to the challenging task of finding and using a true control or sham treatment. The investigators will use blunted needles, which will not perforate the skin, as sham treatment. This study will assess if DN of a trigger point in the gluteal muscles increases pain pressure threshold in that muscle, in another muscle innervated by the same segment (L4/5) and in an area not supplied by the same segment (i.e. the ipsilateral posterior shoulder). In addition, this study will assess if functionality, as measured by the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and 15-point Global Rating of Change Scale (GRoC) questionnaires, improves after 2-3 treatments (1 week) of DN.

NCT ID: NCT02802202 Completed - Fibromyalgia Clinical Trials

Validation of a Pressure Pain Threshold Scale in Patients Diagnosed With Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

Start date: January 2015
Phase: N/A
Study type: Observational

To date, there are no valid and reliable pressure pain threshold scales for use in research or clinical practice. The existing manual palpation protocols and scales have limited support in the literature and our knowledge has not advanced since these scales were proposed in the 1990's. Therefore, the purpose of this investigation was to develop a valid and reliable PPTS in order to provide an objective means of assessing pressure pain thresholds and create a reliable method of communication among clinicians for individuals with a diagnoses characterized by MPS and FM. These conditions were chosen based on their high prevalence among chronic pain conditions and are also dependent upon the manual palpation examination for their diagnosis.