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Pain patients' hopes for treatment may be predictable

NCT ID NCT07689396

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: KTO Karatay University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at what influences treatment expectations in adults with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), a common cause of muscle pain. Researchers measure pain intensity, pain duration, quality of life, and fatigue to see which factors best predict how much benefit patients expect from physiotherapy. The goal is to understand these expectations so that care can be better tailored to individual needs.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help clinicians tailor communication and care to better match patient expectations, potentially improving outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study that measures associations, not causes. It cannot prove that changing expectations improves results, and findings may not apply to all MPS patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

97 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Adults (18 years and older) diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome who present to a private physiotherapy clinic in Konya, Turkiye and are scheduled to receive at least two weeks of physiotherapy.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years and older * Diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome * Pain intensity of at least 3 on the Visual Analog Scale * Scheduled to receive at least two weeks of physiotherapy Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed psychiatric disorder * Chronic systemic disease * Any barrier preventing communication

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Conditions

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Fatigue myofascial pain syndrome Pain

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Myofascial pain syndromes

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • KTO Karatay University

    Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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