Tokyo, May 22 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061650) titled 'Comparison of Myofascial Release and Deep Friction Massage for Low Back Myofascial Pain' on May 22.

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Basic Design - Parallel Randomization - Randomized Blinding - Double blind -all involved are blinded Control - Active

Primary Sponsor: Institute - Hasanuddin University (Self-funded)

Condition: Condition - Lumbar Myofascial Pain Syndrome Classification by malignancy - Others Genomic information - NO

Objective: Narrative objectives1 - To analyze the comparison of the immediate effects of Myofascial Release and Deep Friction Massage on the trigger point area (MTrPs), fascia thickness assessed by ultrasonography, as well as clinical outcomes including pain and range of motion in patients with lumbar myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). Basic objectives2 - Efficacy

Intervention: Interventions/Control_1 - Myofascial Release Group Interventions/Control_2 - Deep Friction Massage Group

Eligibility: Age-lower limit - 20 years-old = Gender - Male and Female Key inclusion criteria - Participants diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome in the erector spinae and lumbar multifidus muscles confirmed by ultrasonography, Key exclusion criteria - a. Participants with a history of chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, fractures, dislocations, history of lumbar surgery, or cancer that may affect pain perception and functional ability. b. Pregnant women. c. Participants currently using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or analgesics that may influence pain assessment. d. Participants with skin infections, open wounds, or other skin conditions in the treatment area. Target Size - 56

Recruitment Status: Recruitment status - Preinitiation Date of protocol fixation - 2026 Year 05 Month 20 Day Date of IRB - 2026 Year 05 Month 20 Day Anticipated trial start date - 2026 Year 05 Month 22 Day Last follow-up date - 2026 Year 05 Month 29 Day

To know more, visit https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000070539

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