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NCT Number: NCT02393521

The Effect of Vibration Therapy Over Neck Myofascial Trigger Points

The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a self-administered vibration therapy treatment on neck pain, disability and pressure pain thresholds in patients with non-specific neck pain and myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). The investigators hypothesized that patients receiving vibration therapy would report less perceived neck pain, disability and present higher PPTs after receiving vibration therapy when compared to a control no-treatment group.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Universitat de Valencia

Valencia, 46020, Spain

About this study

Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are a common source of (regional) pain in patients presenting with musculoskeletal pain. Mechanical vibration has been suggested as a treatment for pain relief. In this study, the effects of vibration therapy on people with non-specific neck pain and MTrPs were investigated. Seventeen chronic non-specific neck pain patients were randomly assigned to a treatment (vibration group, n = 9) or control group (n = 8). Vibration group received 10 self-administered sessions of vibration therapy (45-50 Hz for 15 minutes with the subject laying in supine). Perceived neck pain and disability and pressure pain thresholds over MTrPs of the upper trapezius and levator scapulae bilateraly were measured at baseline and after the first, five and 10 treatment sessions.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • a score of ≥ 5/50 in Neck Disability Index
  • active or latent myofascial trigger points in upper trapezius or levator scapulae muscles

Exclusion criteria

  • previous cervical spine surgery
  • cervical radiculopathy
  • severe systemic disease
  • fibromyalgia
  • other widespread musculoskeletal pain syndromes
  • patients being treated with medication or physiotherapy within the last 4 weeks

Treatment and study plan

Shindo® vibration mattress

Device

vibration therapy was self-administered while the subject was laying in supine in a polyurethane mattress

Other names: vibration therapy

Primary outcomes

  1. Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT)

    Time frame: 10 days

    Pain tolerance was measured at baseline (T0) and after the first (T1), five (T5) and 10 treatment sessions (T10).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Neck Disability Index (NDI)

    Time frame: 10 days

    Perceived neck pain and disability were measured at baseline (T0) and after the first (T1), five (T5) and 10 treatment sessions (T10).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Valencia

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Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Vibration Therapy on Pressure Pain Thresholds Over Neck Myofascial Trigger Points: a Randomized Controlled Study

Acronym: vibraMTrP

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2019
First posted
Mar 19, 2015
Registry last updated
May 19, 2022

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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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