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Massage Gun vs Deep Friction Massage for Upper Trapezius Trigger Points

NCT07681661 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 46

Last updated 2026-07-02

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Summary

This study compares the effectiveness of Massage Gun Therapy and Deep Friction Massage in individuals with upper trapezius myofascial trigger points. The interventions will be evaluated for their effects on pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, cervical range of motion, and neck disability. The aim is to determine which treatment is more effective in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes.

Conditions

  • Myofacial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius

Interventions

OTHER

Massage Gun Therapy

Massage Gun Therapy will be applied to the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point using a handheld percussive massage device. Participants will receive treatment for 5 minutes per session, three sessions per week for 2 weeks. The intervention aims to reduce pain, decrease muscle tension, improve pressure pain threshold, and enhance cervical range of motion and functional ability.

OTHER

Deep Friction Massage Group

Deep Friction Massage will be applied manually over the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point using transverse friction techniques. Each session will last 5 minutes and will be administered three times per week for 2 weeks. The intervention aims to reduce pain, decrease muscle tightness, improve pressure pain threshold, increase cervical range of motion, and enhance functional ability.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ibadat International University, Islamabad

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • MUHAMMAD ASHAR RAFI, DPT, MS-NMPT · Ibadat International University, Islamabad

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
24 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-01
Primary Completion
2026-08-01
Completion
2026-09-01

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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