Clinical Trial

Effect of Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Trapezius Trigger Point

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Summary
This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy of non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) compared to ischemic compression (trigger point massage) and exercise in treating trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle. Ninety participants aged 18-55 with at least two trigger points were randomly assigned to three groups: nVNS, ischemic compression, or exercise (control). Interventions were administered over 10 sessions (3 times per week). Outcomes included pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale, VAS), trigger point number, pain pressure threshold (algometer), neck function (Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability Scale, KBFÖS), well-being (WHO-5 Well-Being Index), and functional mobility. The nVNS group demonstrated statistically significant improvements in all outcomes compared to the other groups (p \< 0.05).
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07045324
Lead Sponsor Bahçeşehir University
Conditions Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Trigger Points
Enrollment 90 participants
Start Date 2025-01-15
Primary Completion 2025-05-15 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-06-25 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-07-01