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NCT Number: NCT02067312

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

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Key information

Conditions

Myofascial Pain Syndrome Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Myofascial Pain Syndromes

Age range

18 year–40 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 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

Treatment and study plan

Thai massage

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain score on Visual analog scale

    Time frame: 5 weeks

    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.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Pressure Pain Threshold as a measure by algometry

    Time frame: 5 weeks

  2. Muscle tension on Visual analog scale

    Time frame: 5 weeks

  3. Anxiety on State Anxiety Inventory

    Time frame: 5 weeks

  4. Cervical range of motion as a measure by Cervical Range of Motion Goniometer

    Time frame: 5 weeks

  5. Pain intensity on McGill Pain Questionnaire

    Time frame: 5 weeks

  6. Pain frequency occurred per week

    Time frame: 5 weeks

  7. 24 hours pain intensity on Visual analog scale

    Time frame: 5 weeks

  8. Patient satisfaction level

    Time frame: 3 weeks

  9. Number of Participants with Adverse Events

    Time frame: 3 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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