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Clinical diagnosis of trapezius myalgia with neck pain lasting more than two weeks.\n\nTenderness over the upper trapezius muscle. NPRS pain score greater than 4. Cervical flexion less than 60° and extension less than 50°. Able to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Congenital or structural musculoskeletal deformities (e.g., torticollis, scoliosis, cervical rib).\n\nOpen wounds, skin infections, or dermatological conditions over the treatment area.\n\nCervical spine or upper limb surgery within the previous 12 months. Cervical radiculopathy, cervical spondylosis, herniated disc, or whiplash injury.","ALL","18 Years","45 Years",{"count":19,"type":20},42,"ESTIMATED","INTERVENTIONAL",[23],"NA","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.",[26],"Trapezius Myalgia",[28,29,26],"Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization","Deep Transverse Friction","RECRUITING","2026-09-09",{"date":33,"type":34},"2026-09-15","ACTUAL",{"date":36,"type":34},"2026-03-07",{"date":38,"type":20},"2026-09-30",{"name":40,"class":41},"Ibadat International University, Islamabad","OTHER",1,{"id":44,"slug":45,"hasResults":11,"nctId":46,"briefTitle":47,"officialTitle":48,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":49,"healthyVolunteers":50,"sex":15,"minAge":16,"maxAge":51,"enrollmentInfo":52,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":21,"phases":54,"briefSummary":55,"conditions":56,"keywords":57,"overallStatus":61,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":62,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":63,"startDateStruct":65,"completionDateStruct":67,"leadSponsor":69,"locationsCount":42},"100597812","stripping-massage-technique-and-post-isometric-relaxation-100597812","NCT07063355","Stripping Massage Technique and Post-isometric Relaxation","Combined Effects of Stripping Massage Technique and Post Isometric Relaxation on Pain, ROM and Functional Movement in Patients With Trapezius Myalgia","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Presenting with neck pain and stiffness\n* Experiencing tightness in the upper trapezius muscle\n* Having pain at rest, local twitch response or jump sign in upper trapezius\n* Patients having functional limitations while performing certain activities of everyday living.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Patients with an NPRS score of 3 or less.\n* Presence of structural abnormalities like torticollis or scoliosis.\n* Presence of skin disease on the back.\n* Having undergone upper limb surgery within the past year .\n* Participation in another clinical trial.\n* Severe psychiatric conditions that would impair participation or compliance",true,"50 Years",{"count":53,"type":20},44,[23],"This randomized clinical trial investigates the synergistic effects of stripping massage and Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR) on pain alleviation, ROM and functional movement improvement in individuals with Trapezius myalgia. A purposive sampling approach will select participants aged 18 and 50 years. A total of 44 patients will be taken, who will be randomly divided into two equal groups, each containing 22 patients. Group A will receive standard baseline management, supplemented with heating pad, active stretching, isometrics and ischemic compression, while Group B will receive the combined management (stripping massage + PIR) .",[26],[58,59,60],"Pain","Range of Motion","Functional Movement","NOT_YET_RECRUITING","2025-07-03",{"date":64,"type":34},"2025-07-14",{"date":66,"type":20},"2025-07-24",{"date":68,"type":20},"2025-10-20",{"name":70,"class":41},"Riphah International University"]