Myofascial Pain Syndrome Clinical Trial
Official title:
Effects of Traditional Thai Massage on Pain and Pain Related Parameters in Patients With Upper Back Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Thai massage on pain related parameters including Pain intensity, 24 hours pain intensity, Pressure pain threshold, anxiety, muscle tension, cervical range of motion, pain frequency, patient satisfaction and side effect in patients with chronic upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points
Status | Completed |
Enrollment | 50 |
Est. completion date | June 2014 |
Est. primary completion date | June 2014 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
Gender | Both |
Age group | 18 Years to 40 Years |
Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Male or female - Age between 18 - 50 years old - The participants have experienced spontaneous upper pain for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the s trapezius muscles. Trigger points will be diagnosed as the presence of focal tenderness in a taut band and with pain recognition. - The participants will be able to follow instructions. - Good communication and cooperation. Exclusion Criteria: - A history of the following diseases or disorders: - Cervical radiculopathy - Contraindications of traditional Thai massage - Contagious skin disease - Injury or inflammation of muscle - Bone fracture and/or joint dislocation - Open wound - Uncontrolled hypertension - Drug and/or alcohol intoxication |
Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment
Country | Name | City | State |
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Thailand | School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University | Mueang | Chiang Rai |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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Mae Fah Luang University Hospital |
Thailand,
Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | Pain score on Visual analog scale | The intensity of pain will be reported by the participant on a visual analog scale ranging from 0 to 10. Zero indicates no pain anywhere and 10 indicates the most pain ever experienced. | 5 weeks | Yes |
Secondary | Pressure Pain Threshold as a measure by algometry | 5 weeks | Yes | |
Secondary | Muscle tension on Visual analog scale | 5 weeks | Yes | |
Secondary | Anxiety on State Anxiety Inventory | 5 weeks | Yes | |
Secondary | Cervical range of motion as a measure by Cervical Range of Motion Goniometer | 5 weeks | Yes | |
Secondary | Pain intensity on McGill Pain Questionnaire | 5 weeks | Yes | |
Secondary | Pain frequency occurred per week | 5 weeks | Yes | |
Secondary | 24 hours pain intensity on Visual analog scale | 5 weeks | Yes | |
Secondary | Patient satisfaction level | 3 weeks | Yes | |
Secondary | Number of Participants with Adverse Events | 3 weeks | Yes |
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