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Comparative Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Deep Transverse Friction Massage in Patients With Trapezius Myalgia

ConditionTrapezius Myalgia
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-45
SponsorIbadat International University, Islamabad

About this trial

This randomized controlled trial compares the effectiveness of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Deep Transverse Friction Massage (DTFM) in patients with trapezius myalgia. A total of 42 participants aged 18-45 years will be randomly assigned to either intervention group. Both groups will also receive conventional physiotherapy consisting of TENS, hot packs, range-of-motion exercises, and stretching. Treatment will be provided four sessions per week for four weeks. Outcomes include pain intensity, cervical range of motion, muscle strength, and functional disability.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Male and female participants aged 18-45 years. Clinical diagnosis of trapezius myalgia with neck pain lasting more than two weeks.

Disqualifiers

Congenital or structural musculoskeletal deformities (e.g., torticollis, scoliosis, cervical rib).

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Deep Transverse Friction Massage (DTFM)

    Other intervention

    Participants will receive Deep Transverse Friction Massage over the upper trapezius muscle along with conventional physiotherapy, including TENS, hot packs, stretching, and active range-of-motion exercises. The intervention aims to reduce pain, improve tissue mobility, increase cervical range of motion, enhance muscle strength, and improve functional ability.

  • Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)

    Other intervention

    Participants will receive Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization using stainless-steel instruments together with the same conventional physiotherapy protocol. The intervention aims to reduce soft tissue restrictions, improve circulation, decrease pain, enhance cervical mobility, increase muscle strength, and improve functional outcomes

Treatment groups

42 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Deep Transverse Friction Massage (DTFM)Experimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)Active comparator 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Bubble Inclinometer

Cervical range of motion measured using a Bubble Inclinometer.

Time frame
Baseline and after four weeks of treatment.
2

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).

Pain intensity measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).

Time frame
Baseline and after four weeks of treatment.
3

Neck Disability Index (NDI).

Functional disability assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI).

Time frame
Baseline and after four weeks of treatment

Secondary outcomes

1

Hand-Held Dynamometer.

Muscle strength measured using a Hand-Held Dynamometer.

Time frame
Baseline and after four weeks of treatment.

Other outcomes

Sponsors and contacts

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Ibadat International University, Islamabad

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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