Scapular Pain Clinical Trial
Official title:
Effects of Scapular Exercise on Patients With Scapulocostal Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of scapular exercise on pain related parameters including pain intensity, 24 hours pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, anxiety and muscle tension in patients with scapulocostal syndrome.
| Status | Completed |
| Enrollment | 36 |
| Est. completion date | May 2014 |
| Est. primary completion date | May 2014 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
| Gender | Both |
| Age group | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female 2. Age between 18 - 50 years old 3. The participants have experienced spontaneous scapular pain for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the scapular region (serratus posterior superior, rhomboid groups, levator scapulae and trapezius muscles). Trigger points will be diagnosed as the presence of focal tenderness in a taut band and with pain recognition (Chatchawan et al., 2005; Tough et al., 2007). 4. The participants will be able to follow instructions. 5. Good communication and cooperation. Exclusion Criteria: 1. A history of the following diseases or disorders: - Rotator cuff disease - Cervical radiculopathy - Degenerative shoulder joint disease - Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder |
Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment
| Country | Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University | Mueang | Chiang Rai |
| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
|---|---|
| Mae Fah Luang University Hospital |
Thailand,
| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Pressure Pain Threshold as a measure by algometry | 6 Weeks | Yes | |
| Secondary | Pain scores on visual analog scale | 6 weeks | Yes | |
| Secondary | Muscle tension on visual analog scale | 6 weeks | Yes | |
| Secondary | Anxiety on State Anxiety Inventory | 6 weeks | Yes | |
| Secondary | 24 hours pain intensity on Visual analog scale | 6 weeks | Yes |