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NCT Number: NCT02067598

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Scapular Pain

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University

Mueang, Changwat Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Male or female
  • Age between 18 - 50 years old
  • 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).
  • The participants will be able to follow instructions.
  • Good communication and cooperation.

Exclusion criteria

  • A history of the following diseases or disorders:
  • Rotator cuff disease
  • Cervical radiculopathy
  • Degenerative shoulder joint disease
  • Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder

Treatment and study plan

Scapular Exercise

Other

Other names: The participants will receive thirty minutes session of scapular exercise for 12 sessions

Primary outcomes

  1. Pressure Pain Threshold as a measure by algometry

    Time frame: 6 Weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Pain scores on visual analog scale

    Time frame: 6 weeks

  2. Muscle tension on visual analog scale

    Time frame: 6 weeks

  3. Anxiety on State Anxiety Inventory

    Time frame: 6 weeks

  4. 24 hours pain intensity on Visual analog scale

    Time frame: 6 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mae Fah Luang University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Feb 20, 2014
Registry last updated
May 6, 2015

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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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