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NCT Number: NCT01167036

Effectiveness of a Massage Instrument Compared to Placebo for Upper Trapezius Muscle Pain

The purpose of this study was to determine if using a specialized massage tool was more effective than a placebo treatment in relieving pain in the upper trapezius muscle along the top of the shoulder.

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Key information

Conditions

Myofascial Pain Syndrome Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Myofascial Pain Syndromes

Age range

18 year–64 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Anglo-European College of Chiropractic

Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2DF, United Kingdom

About this study

The purpose of the study was to determine if a statistically significant and clinically meaningful difference exits between the FascialEdge tool and placebo in the treatment of latent upper trapezius trigger points.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • male or female
  • between 18-64 years of age
  • a latent trigger point of the upper trapezius muscle

Exclusion criteria

  • an active trigger point of the upper trapezius muscle
  • rash or infection of the skin over the trigger point
  • neck pain
  • taking anticoagulant drugs
  • spontaneous bleeding
  • long term corticosteroid use

Treatment and study plan

FascialEdge instrument

Device

Stroking massage to patient tolerance over the muscle

Other names: FascialEdge tool

Placebo electric point stimulation

Other

Detuned electric point stimulation over the involved muscle

Other names: Pointer Plus stimulator

Primary outcomes

  1. Pressure pain threshold over the upper trapezius muscles as determined with a pressure pain algometer

    Time frame: Within five minutes after initial and only treatment

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Anglo-European College of Chiropractic

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Immediate Effectiveness of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Compared to Placebo on the Sensitivity of Latent Upper Trapezius Trigger Points: A Randomized Double Blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Study

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
Jul 22, 2010
Registry last updated
Jul 22, 2010

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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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