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NCT Number: NCT03006822

Time Effect of the Pressure Release Technique Application in the Latent Myofascial Trigger Points

Background: Latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) of the levator scapulae are high prevalent and may influence the neck and shoulder conditions. The pressure release is one of the most recommended manual therapy techniques.

Objective: To determine the time effect of the pressure release technique application in the latent MTrPs of the levator scapulae muscle.

Design: A three-arm (1:1:1 ratio), double-blinded, parallel, randomized clinical trial.

The manual technique than us apply, be sustained digital pressure with thumbs or with the 2nd-3rd fingers on the PGM below the pain threshold and gradually increases up to a ceiling of tissue resistance (barrier), as decreases, adds more pressure. different times of sustained pressure and the number of repetitions depending on time 30 (group 1, acts as a control), 60 (group 2) and 90 seconds (group 3) shall apply.

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Key information

Conditions

Myofascial Pain Syndrome Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Myofascial Pain Syndromes

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Grupo Fisioterapia y Dolor

Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28871, Spain

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Subjects with aged between 18 and 60 years.
  • Subjects with presence of latent PGM levator scapulae muscle.

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant.
  • Subjects with spontaneous pain.
  • Subjects with neck or shoulder pain.
  • Subjects with musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Subjects with neurological problems.
  • Fibromyalgia

Treatment and study plan

Pressure release 90

Other

This is a massage technique that aims is eliminate myofascial trigger points for to treat muscle pain.

Other names: soft tissue massage, Compression ischemic massage technique

Pressure release 60

Other

This is a massage technique that aims is eliminate myofascial trigger points for to treat muscle pain.

Other names: Compression ischemic massage technique, soft tissue massage

Pressure release 30

Other

This is a massage technique that aims is eliminate myofascial trigger points for to treat muscle pain.

Other names: Compression ischemic massage technique, soft tissue massage

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain pressure threshold (PPT)

    Time frame: Change from Baseline PPT at one week

    PPT is defined as the minimal amount of pressure that produce pain. The investigators will measure the muscle levator scapular tenderness.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Strength muscle

    Time frame: Change from Baseline strength muscle at one week

    The investigators will measure strength muscle with a handheld dynamometer. the subject will have to perform a movement of cervical extension resistance against.

Other outcomes

  1. Range of cervical mobility

    Time frame: Change from Baseline range of cervical mobility at one week

    The range of cervical mobility will has measure with cervical goniometer

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Alcala

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Time Effect of the Pressure Release Technique Application in the Latent Myofascial Trigger Points of the Levator Scapulae

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Dec 30, 2016
Registry last updated
Oct 4, 2017

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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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