Gluteus Medius Latent Trigger Point and Muscle Strength in Healthy Subjects

NCT04640558 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: KarsSH
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 48
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between latent MTrPs and gluteus medius muscle strength in a group of healthy adults.

Conditions

Myofascial Pain Syndrome; Muscle Weakness

Keywords

Trigger point; Gluteus medius muscle

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Gluteus medius muscle strength

  In the participant's side-lying position, the practitioner will be applied resistance from the upper ankle to the abduction movement with slight flexion of the upper hip. During the measurements, the participants will be asked to perform the maximum isometric contraction for 3 seconds. Gluteus medius muscle strength measurements will be repeated three times, one minute apart, on the right and left sides. The mean of the measurements will be calculated and recorded

  One month

Study Arms (2)

Group 1. Latent Myofascial Trigger Point Group

24 participants who will be clinically diagnosed with unilateral latent myofascial trigger point in the dominant side gluteus medius muscle.

Device: Muscle strength measurement

Group 2. Non-Latent Myofascial Trigger Point Group

24 participants who don't have latent myofascial trigger point.

Device: Muscle strength measurement

Interventions

Muscle strength measurement DEVICE

The bilateral gluteus medius muscle strength of each participant will be measured by the assessor (MB) blinded to the participants using the Lafayette manual muscle tester. (Lafayette Instrument Company, Lafayette IN, USA). In the participant's side-lying position, the practitioner applied resistance from the upper ankle to the abduction movement with slight flexion of the upper hip. During the measurements, the participants were asked to perform the maximum isometric contraction for 3 seconds. Gluteus medius muscle strength measurements were repeated three times, one minute apart, on the right and left sides. The mean of the measurements was calculated and recorded

Group 1. Latent Myofascial Trigger Point Group; Group 2. Non-Latent Myofascial Trigger Point Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: male
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

24 participants who are clinically diagnosed with unilateral latent MTrP in the dominant side gluteus medius muscle and 24 participants who don't have latent MTrP.

You may qualify if:

• Patient age: 18-40 years.
• Absence of musculoskeletal complaints related to the lumbar, sacroiliac, and hip area.
• Absence of bilateral latent MTrP in the gluteus medius muscle.
• Latent trigger point in the gluteus medius muscle on the dominant side with palpation.

You may not qualify if:

• A history of medical treatment, physical therapy, injection therapy, or surgical treatment related to the lumbar, sacroiliac, and hip area.
• History of trauma, or malignancy or being pregnant, or if the patient is in the lactation period.
• Bilateral latent MTrP in the gluteus medius muscle.
• Presence of latent MTrP on the non-dominant side.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kars State Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

Istanbul, 34100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Myofascial Pain Syndromes; Muscle Weakness

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Muscular Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Neuromuscular Manifestations; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 4 Weeks
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Medical Doctor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 17, 2020
• First Posted: November 23, 2020
• Study Start: November 17, 2020
• Primary Completion: January 17, 2021
• Study Completion: January 17, 2021
• Last Updated: January 29, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)