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Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Trapezius Muscle Stiffness

NCT06934668 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-04-01

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Summary

This study will examine whether extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) can reduce stiffness in the upper trapezius muscle. Muscle stiffness will be measured using a special ultrasound technique called shear-wave elastography (SWE), which allows researchers to assess changes in muscle properties. The aim of the study is to better understand if ESWT is effective in improving muscle function and reducing discomfort in this region. Healthy volunteers will be enrolled, and measurements will be taken before and after the ESWT treatment.

Conditions

  • Muscle Stiffness

Interventions

DEVICE

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy

A single session of focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) applied to the upper trapezius muscle (2300 shocks). The treatment is applied to the muscle belly region with coupling gel, without local anesthesia. The protocol is designed to assess the acute effects of ESWT on muscle stiffness measured using shear-wave elastography.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Primorska

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Kozinc, PhD · University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-04-24
Primary Completion
2025-05-25
Completion
2025-06-10

Countries

  • Slovenia

Study Locations

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