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NCT Number: NCT05554887

Effect of Thoracic Manipulation on Latent Trigger Point

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of one session thoracic manipulation on pressure pain threshold and rhomboid muscle strength in healthy individuals with latent trigger point.

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Key information

Conditions

Trigger Points

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Şule Şimşek

Denizli, Sarayköy, 09200, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Within the scope of the study, all individuals studying at Sarayköy Vocational School and volunteering to participate in the study will be screened.Immediately after determining the latent trigger points in the rhomboid muscles, the participants will be randomized by computer method and divided into 2 groups. Participants who underwent thrust thoracic manipulation will form the study group, and participants who received sham thrust thoracic manipulation will form the control group.Pressure pain threshold will be evaluated with an algometer and rhomboid muscle strength will be evaluated with a hand dynamometer.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • not having any systemic disease
  • not having any neuromuscular deficit
  • To be defined as inactive (less than 30 minutes of moderate physical activity five times a week) according to the minimum activity guidelines published by the American College of Sports Medicine

Exclusion criteria

  • Being actively involved in any sport
  • Participating in a regular exercise program

Treatment and study plan

Thrust manipulation

Other

Participants will be positioned prone and the clinician will perform a high-speed, low-amplitude thrust into the most symptomatic segment of the thoracic spine. TM type, thrust direction, and number of thrusts will be at the clinician's discretion and will be based on the individualized assessment of the patient.

Sham thrust manipulation

Other

The same protocol will be applied as the push thoracic manipulation application, but no push will be applied.

Primary outcomes

  1. pressure pain threshold

    Time frame: up to 3 months

    assessed with algometer

  2. rhomboid muscle strength

    Time frame: up to 3 months

    assessed with hand held dynamometer

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Pamukkale University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Thoracic Manipulation on Muscle Strength and Pressure Pain Threshold in Healthy Individuals With Rhomboid Latent Trigger Point: A Randomized Sham Controlled Study.

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Sep 26, 2022
Registry last updated
Dec 28, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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