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Comparative Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Deep Transverse Friction Massage in Patients With Trapezius Myalgia

Sponsor: Ibadat International University, Islamabad • ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07820293

Registry updated: 2026-09-15
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Description

This randomized controlled trial compares the effectiveness of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Deep Transverse Friction Massage (DTFM) in patients with trapezius myalgia. A total of 42 participants aged 18-45 years will be randomly assigned to either intervention group. Both groups will also receive conventional physiotherapy consisting of TENS, hot packs, range-of-motion exercises, and stretching. Treatment will be provided four sessions per week for four weeks. Outcomes include pain intensity, cervical range of motion, muscle strength, and functional disability.

Interventions

  • Deep Transverse Friction Massage (DTFM) (Other)
    Participants will receive Deep Transverse Friction Massage over the upper trapezius muscle along with conventional physiotherapy, including TENS, hot packs, stretching, and active range-of-motion exercises. The intervention aims to reduce pain, improve tissue mobility, increase cervical range of motion, enhance muscle strength, and improve functional ability.
  • Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) (Other)
    Participants will receive Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization using stainless-steel instruments together with the same conventional physiotherapy protocol. The intervention aims to reduce soft tissue restrictions, improve circulation, decrease pain, enhance cervical mobility, increase muscle strength, and improve functional outcomes

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female participants aged 18-45 years. Clinical diagnosis of trapezius myalgia with neck pain lasting more than two weeks. Tenderness over the upper trapezius muscle. NPRS pain score greater than 4. Cervical flexion less than 60° and extension less than 50°. Able to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital or structural musculoskeletal deformities (e.g., torticollis, scoliosis, cervical rib). Open wounds, skin infections, or dermatological conditions over the treatment area. Cervical spine or upper limb surgery within the previous 12 months. Cervical radiculopathy, cervical spondylosis, herniated disc, or whiplash injury.

Conditions

Trapezius Myalgia

Locations

  • Ibadat International University, Islamabad (Iiui) — Islamabad, Pakistan
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Official Source

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