Combined Therapy and Jones Technique for Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points

Myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle are a common cause of neck pain and may negatively affect pressure pain threshold, upper limb function, sleep quality, and quality of life. This randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial aimed to compare the effects of the Jones Technique, combined therapy (therapeutic ultrasound plus transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation \[TENS\]), their combination, and a sham intervention in women with active upper trapezius myofascial trigger points. The primary outcome was pressure pain threshold. Secondary outcomes included pain intensity, upper limb disability, sleep quality, quality of life, physical activity level, and participant satisfaction.

NCT Number	NCT07695402
Lead Sponsor	Isabel de Almeida Paz
Conditions	Myofascial Trigger Points, Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2024-10-07
Primary Completion	2024-10-20 (estimated)
Study Completion	2024-12-20 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-14