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Massage Gun vs Deep Friction Massage for Upper Trapezius Trigger Points

ConditionMyofacial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age24-45
SponsorIbadat International University, Islamabad

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Massage Gun Therapy

    Other intervention

    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.

  • Deep Friction Massage Group

    Other intervention

    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.

Treatment groups

46 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Massage Gun Therapy groupActive comparator 1 intervention
Group B: Deep Friction Massage GroupSham comparator 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Numaric Pain Rating scale(NPRS)

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS): Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, an 11-point self-reported scale ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates "no pain" and 10 indicates "worst imaginable pain." Participants will rate their current level of pain, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity.

Time frame
Baseline and post-intervention( From enrollment of first week and then to the end of 2 weeks)

Secondary outcomes

1

Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Cervical ROM (Inclinometer): Cervical range of motion will be measured using an inclinometer to assess neck movements including flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation. Higher values indicate greater cervical mobility and improved neck function. Neck Disability Index(NDI):The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a self-reported questionnaire used to assess neck-related functional disability. Scores range from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater disability.

Time frame
Cervical ROM (Inclinometer): Baseline and after 2 weeks of intervention. Neck Disability Index(NDI):Baseline and after 2 weeks of intervention.
2

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a self-reported questionnaire used to assess neck-related functional disability. Scores range from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater disability.

Time frame
Baseline and after 2 weeks of intervention.

Other outcomes

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Ibadat International University, Islamabad

Lead sponsor

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