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NCT Number: NCT06986317

Effectiveness of Positional Release Techniques and Graston Technique In Trigger Point

The purpose of the study is to evaluate comparative effectiveness of positional release techniques and graston technique In trapezius trigger point

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Key information

Conditions

Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Myofascial Pain Syndromes Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

• Al- Raee Hospital Gujranwala • Civil Hospital Gujranwala • Elite college of Management Sciences Gujranwala

Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Male and Female

Age group 18-55 years

At least one trigger point

Exclusion criteria

  • Radiculopathy
  • History of head and upper back trauma or surgery
  • Tendency to hemorrhage
  • Systemic disease

Treatment and study plan

Positional release techniques

Other

Positional release techniques apply for 90 second with the frequency of 3. This protocol will given 2 times in a week.

Graston Technique

Other

Graston technique will apply at 45 degree to muscle fiber for 60 sec with the frequency of three. 2 session will be given per week

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual Analogue Scale

    Time frame: 0 week, 1st week, 3rd week

    Used to measure neck pain, 10 is the worst possible pain and 0 means no pain.

  2. Neck Disability Index

    Time frame: 0 week, 1st week, 3rd week

    Used to assess trigger point related neck related disability

Secondary outcomes

  1. Goniometer

    Time frame: 0 week, 1st week, 3rd week

    Used to assess Cervical Range of Motion at baseline, 1st week and 3rd week

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of Positional Release Techniques and Graston Technique In Trapezius Trigger Point

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
May 23, 2025
Registry last updated
May 6, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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