Effectiveness of Tele-Rehabilitation in Managing Rhomboid Trigger Points in Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Recruiting · NCT07573527 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Riphah International University
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Conventional Myofascial Release TreatmentTele-rehabilitation (ET + Self-Myofascial Release)
What this trial is about
This randomized controlled trial aims to assess the effectiveness of tele-rehabilitation, including self-myofascial release and exercise therapy, in reducing pain, improving functional range of motion, and decreasing neck disability in patients with rhomboid trigger points associated with myofascial pain syndrome.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years to 35 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study.
- Age 18-35 years
- Both Genders: Male and Female
- Paitents experiencing Neck and upper back pain due to active trigger points.(16) According to Travell and Simons (1999)criteria, active myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are identified.
- NPRS ≥4
- Presence of maximum one or more than one MTrPs in the Romboids muscle.
- Prolong sitting at least 6 hours per day.
- Access to a device with internet connection ( for tele rehabilitation group).
Exclusion criteria
- Participants falling in this category would be excluded from the study.
- Participants fall in this category would be excluded of the study.
- Patients currently taking analgesics (painkillers) or muscle relaxants.
- Any inflammatory pathology, neurological impairment, and cervical tumor.
- Other deformities such as scoliosis or torticollis.
- Spinal Injuries and any other co morbidity.
- Any surgery, trauma, fracture and fall.
- Pregnancy.
- Patient unwilling to comply follow up schedule.
- Patient involvement in another interventional study.
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- JPMC - Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan