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NCT Number: NCT01500330

Home Use of Cupping Massage in Chronic Neck Pain

The purpose of this randomized controlled study is to determine the effectiveness of cupping massage as home use for patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain compared to relaxation exercise.

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Key information

Conditions

Neck Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Klinik für Naturheilkunde

Essen, Germany

About this study

see above

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • mean neck pain intensity 45mm
  • neck pain for at least 3 months
  • age 18-75
  • partner or friend for the application of the massage

Exclusion criteria

  • specific neck pain due to trauma, neurological disorder, prolapse, operation, cancer
  • severe deformity of the spine
  • skin disease, allergy on the neck area
  • hemophilia, anticoagulation, antiplatelet disorder
  • severe psychiatric disorder
  • severe comorbidity
  • regular intake of opiates and corticosteroids >10mg prednisolon
  • pregnancy
  • participation in other clinical trials

Treatment and study plan

cupping massage

Procedure

the upper back is covered in massage oil the cupping glass is drawn along the back muscles

Progressive muscle relaxation

Procedure

standardized programme on muscle relaxation according to Jacobson

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain Intensity

    Time frame: T2 (84 days)

    Pain intensity on a 100mm visual analogue scale

Secondary outcomes

  1. Pain diary

    Time frame: week 12

    Pain intensity on a visual analogue scale

  2. pain intensity in motion

    Time frame: T2 (84 days)

    Pain intensity induced by flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation of the head

  3. pain quality

    Time frame: T2 (84 days)

    sensory and affective pain quality, questionnaire

  4. well being

    Time frame: T2 (84 days)

    Well being measured by questionnaire (FEW16)

  5. Quality of life

    Time frame: T2 (84 days)

    measured by the SF-36

  6. Stress perception

    Time frame: T2 (84 days)

    Measured by the PSQ20

  7. Control belief

    Time frame: T2 (84 days)

    measured by the GKÜ (questionnaire on control beliefs)

  8. Pressure pain threshold

    Time frame: T2 (84 days)

    pressure pain threshold measured with an algometer on predefined muscles and the pain maximum

  9. Safety

    Time frame: T2(84 days)

    all adverse events are recorded

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universität Duisburg-Essen

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Randomised Controlled Study on the Effectiveness of Cupping Massage for Home Use in Chronic Neck Pain [Randomisierte Kontrollierte Studie Zur Wirksamkeit Der Schröpfkopfmassage Als Heimanwendung Bei Chronischen Nackenschmerzen]

Acronym: NaSK

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Dec 28, 2011
Registry last updated
Oct 9, 2013

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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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