Shock wave or activator: which eases neck pain best?
NCT ID NCT07594223
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two treatments—trigger point activator and shock wave therapy—for people with painful knots in the upper neck muscle. One hundred adults aged 25–40 with active trigger points will be randomly assigned to one of the two therapies. Researchers will measure pain and neck function before and after treatment to see which approach works better.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 100 people
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- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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27 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. Male or female participants aged between 25 and 40 years. 2. Body Mass Index (BMI) between 20 and 30 kg/m². 3.Presence of active myofascial trigger points in the upper fibers of the trapezius muscle confirmed by clinical examination. * Complaints of neck pain associated with upper trapezius trigger points. 5. Ability and willingness to participate in the treatment sessions and follow the study protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. History of neck trauma, cervical spine fracture, or cervical spine surgery. 2. Presence of neurological disorders affecting the cervical region. 3. Presence of cervical disc prolapse or severe cervical spine pathology. 4. Diagnosis of fibromyalgia or systemic musculoskeletal disorders. 5. Presence of skin diseases, wounds, or infections at the treatment area. 6. Patients with malignancy or severe systemic diseases.
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Locations
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Suez Uni
Suez, Egypt
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