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High Intensity Laser vs Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Trapezius Myofascial Pain Syndrome

NCT06990932 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2025-05-25

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Summary

The purpose of the study was to

1. Investigate the effect of high-intensity laser therapy versus Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on pain level in patients with myofascial pain syndrome of upper trapezius muscle.
2. Investigate the effect of High intensity laser therapy versus Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on ROM in patients with myofascial pain syndrome of upper trapezius muscle

Conditions

  • High Intensity Laser
  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Trapezius Muscle Strain
  • Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Interventions

DEVICE

High Intensity Laser

The therapeutic dose of laser therapy depends on power density, tissue color, and type. Darker skin may absorb the laser in the epidermal layer, but HILT can pass through without absorption. Research has improved power density and dose, with the World Association of Laser Therapy recommending a 5-7 J/cm2 dose for optimal therapeutic outcomes.

OTHER

Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization is a popular alternative to traditional manual therapy techniques, derived from Cyriax cross-friction massage. It uses hard tools to manipulate soft tissue, varying in direction, force, and pattern, and allowing pressure to disperse to underlying tissues. Modern Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization instruments vary in material and design, and are used to improve musculoskeletal conditions and outcomes. Patients receive Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization with an M2T blade, positioned at a 45° angle, and instructed to apply an ice pack if experiencing burning sensations.

OTHER

Conventional treatment

conventional physical therapy, which includes ultrasound, isometric neck exercises, chin tucks, stretching of neck muscles, and neck stabilization exercises, were used for groups A, B and C

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
50 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-02-01
Primary Completion
2025-03-15
Completion
2025-04-01

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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