NCT07037147

To Compare the Efficacy of Instrument Assisted STM vs BT in Alleviating Pain and Tightness of Trapezius Muscle

To Compare the Efficacy of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization vs Bowen Therapy in Alleviating Pain and Tightness of Trapezius Muscle

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 26 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Trapezius muscle pain and tightness are common musculoskeletal issues that can significantly impair movement and quality of life. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Bowen Therapy are gaining attention as non-invasive treatments for myofascial pain and tension.

Detailed description

It will be single blinded randomized clinical trial (RCT). The study will be conducted on 26 participants which will be categorized into two groups. Group one will be given IASTM and group two will receive Bowen technique. Non-probability convenience sampling technique will be used for data collection at physiotherapy department at Fatima memorial hospital followed by lottery method of allocation of groups. Data will be collected by using visual analogue scale, goniometer and neck disability index.

Conditions

• Trapezius Muscle Strain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	instrument assistance soft tissue mobilisation	In this group instrument assistance soft tissue mobilisation will be given followed by conventional therapy. IASTM will be given by using IASTM tool M2T blade. In this process patient will be asked to sit in a chair by resting its forearm in front of the table.
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	Bowen technique	In this group Bowen technique will be given after the basic conventional therapy. For this technique patient will be asked to lie in a prone position where the neck of the patient will be supported with the help of a small pillow. Therapist thumb will be placed on the affected side of the muscle.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-04
• Primary completion: 2025-06-01
• Completion: 2025-09-30
• First posted: 2025-06-25
• Last updated: 2025-06-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan