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NCT Number: NCT02029391

Kinesio Taping in Subjects With Myofascial Pain Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Musculoskeletal dysfunction is considered as a major public health problem affecting about one third of the adult population. Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) characterized by myofacial trigger points as well as fascia tenderness are thought to be the main cause of musculoskeletal dysfunction. The aim of the treatment for musculoskeletal dysfunction is to reduce pain and restore normal function. Clinically, some evidence supports the application of kinesio tape in these patients. The underlying mechanism, however, is not clear. The investigators goal was to validate proposed mechanism of kinesio tape in these patients. The primary outcome are muscle stiffness, pain intensity and sensitivity.

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Key information

Conditions

Myofascial Pain Syndrome Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Myofascial Pain Syndromes

Age range

20 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Institute of Physical Therapy, National Taiwan University

Taipei, Taiwan, 100

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • age between 20 and 60 years
  • shoulder or neck pain corresponding with the area covered by the upper trapezius muscle
  • Trigger point (taut band) in the upper trapezius muscle

Exclusion criteria

  • diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome
  • having undergone myofascial therapy within the past month before the study
  • history of cervical spine or shoulder surgery
  • previous history of a whiplash injury;
  • diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy;
  • taking medicine that might change the pain intensity or pain threshold, such as analgesics, sedatives, substance abuse (including alcohol, narcotics);
  • a cognitive impairment that would prevent them from being able to understand and/or participate fully in the intervention or the measures.

Treatment and study plan

Manual pressure release

Other

Therapist applied non-painful pressure with slowly increase over the myofascial trigger point until he felts a tissue resistance barrier.

Kinesio Tape

Other

Kinesio tape was adhered from insertion to origin of the upper trapezius muscle

Primary outcomes

  1. Muscle stiffness

    Time frame: baseline, immediate after intervention and at week 1

Secondary outcomes

  1. Visual analog scale (VAS)

    Time frame: baseline, immediate after intervention and at week 1

  2. Pressure pain threshold

    Time frame: baseline, immediate after intervention and at week 1

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Kinesio Taping on Short Term Changes in Subjects With Myofascial Pain Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Jan 7, 2014
Registry last updated
Jan 9, 2014

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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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