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IRCT20180212038706N1 IRCT 2018-02-20 Esfahan University of Medical Sciences The effect of low-level laser therapy on myofascial pain syndrome The effectiveness of low level laser therapy in comparison with exercise and medication on pain and disability indices of shoulder and neck in patients with myofascial pain syndrome in upper trapezius area 2012-01-01 anticipated 50 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/29609 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Treatment, Randomization description: ُSimple random allocation: In this study, a specific code will be given to each of the individuals who are eligible for inclusion and exclusion criteria. Then 25 people will be allocated in the group of medication and therapeutic exercises and 25 people in the group of medication, therapeutic exercises and laser therapy via sortition, Blinding description: In this study, the main executor is considered as a physician who knows the goals of the study and the types of treatments. The patients know their treatment, but they will not be aware of how the treatments will be compared. The statistical consultant does not know the two methods of treatment and the name of the patients. Therefore, this study is a single blind clinical trial. N/A Myofascial pain syndrome. Intervention 1: Intervention group: Medication (NSIAD) and stretching exercises were given three times a day for 30 seconds for two weeks + 10 sessions of low-level laser therapy (three times a week). Intervention 2: Control group: Medication (NSIAD) and stretching exercises were given three times a day for 30 seconds for two weeks. Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available Justification or reason for indecision in sharing IPD is No more information.
public Sadegh Baradaran Mahdavi
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Isfahan Iran (Islamic Republic of) 8136833691 +98 31 3236 0339 sadegh.b.mahdavi@gmail.com Esfahan University of Medical Sciences scientific Sadegh Baradaran Mahdavi
Close to Negin building, Ahmadieh alley, Taleghani St
Isfahan Iran (Islamic Republic of) 8136833691 +98 31 3236 0339 sadegh.b.mahdavi@gmail.com Esfahan University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) Diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome in upper trapezius muscle VAS > 5 (severe and moderate) Pain for more than one month The desire to participate in the study no limit no limit Both History of neck spine fracture or neck surgery Myelopathy or neck radiculopathy Mental illness or cognitive impairment Oral or intravenous administration of opioid or corticosteroid Pregnancy Blood coagulation disorders M79.1 Myalgia Treatment - Other Treatment - Other Intervention group: Medication (NSIAD) and stretching exercises were given three times a day for 30 seconds for two weeks + 10 sessions of low-level laser therapy (three times a week) Control group: Medication (NSIAD) and stretching exercises were given three times a day for 30 seconds for two weeks The amount of pain. Timepoint: Before starting the study, immediately after treatment and one month after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Neck disability index. Timepoint: Before starting the study, immediately after treatment and one month after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Neck Disability Index (NDI). Shoulder pain disability index. Timepoint: Before starting the study, immediately after treatment and one month after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Shoulder Pain Disability Index (SPDI). Esfahan University of Medical Sciences Approved 2012-01-01 Ethics committee of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Close to Negin building, Ahmadieh alley, Taleghani St Isfahan Isfehan Iran (Islamic Republic of)