IONTOPHORESIS Versus Ultrasound in Mechanical Neck Pain

Last updated: September 23, 2022
Sponsor: Cairo University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Neck Pain

Chronic Pain

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05474898
p.T.RCE/012/003552
  • Ages 19-23
  • All Genders

Study Summary

to investigate the effects of Magnesium Sulphate Iontophoresis versus High Power Pain Threshold Ultrasound on pain, function and range of motion on active MTrPs found in the upper trapezius.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects, with age ranged from 19-23 years (Forman et al, 2014) from both genders. Thesubjects had active MTrPs in the upper fibers of trapezius muscle.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • • History of whiplash injury.
  • History of cervical spine surgery.
  • Cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy.
  • Having undergone physical therapy within the past three months before the study.
  • Non- rheumatologic diseases as multiple sclerosis, thyroid dysfunction andchronic infection.
  • Rheumatologic condition as poly-articular osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritisand advanced cervical spine degenerative diseases.

Study Design

Total Participants: 90
Study Start date:
August 08, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
November 15, 2022

Study Description

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a musculoskeletal chronic pain disorder that affects the majority of pain population and characterized by the presence of trigger points. MPS is usually associated with tenderness, spasm, movement limitation and referred pain .

Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are hyperirritable taut fibers of skeletal muscle. The taut fibers within the muscle create palpable nodules that may cause local pain, and refer pain elsewhere with soft tissue examination .

Connect with a study center

  • Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University

    Cairo,
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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