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NCT Number: NCT06530329

Short-Term Effects of Ischemic Compression Applied in Addition to Classical Massage in the Treatment of Trigger Points

The aim of our study was to investigate the short-term effects of ischemic compression applied in addition to classical massage for the treatment of myofascial trigger points on the upper trapezius muscle in women on pain, functionality and quality of life.

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Key information

Conditions

Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Myofascial Pain Syndromes

Age range

20 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Halic University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The aim of our study was to investigate the short-term effects of ischemic compression applied in addition to classical massage in the treatment of myofascial trigger points on the upper trapezius muscle in women on pain, functionality and quality of life. "Visual Analog Scale (VAS)" was used for pain assessment of individuals who accepted to participate in the study; universal goniometer was used to measure active neck active range of motions (AROM) for functionality; and "Short Form-36 (SF-36)" was used for quality of life. Then, the participants were randomly divided into two groups [Group 1: classical massage group; Group 2: classical massage + ischemic compression group]. Classical massage was applied to both groups three times a week for two weeks, and ischemic compression was applied to Group 2 in addition to classical massage. At the end of the treatment period, the participants were re-evaluated in terms of VAS, neck AROM and SF-36 scores.Statistical analysis will be performed with SPSS 24.0 program. If the data is parametric, paired sample t-test will be used for within-group evaluation; independent sample t-test will be used for between-group evaluation. If the data is non-parametric, Wilson test will be used for within-group evaluation and Mann Whitney U test will be used for between-group evaluation.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Being between the ages of 20-50
  • Having a myofascial trigger point detected in the upper trapezius muscle for at least two weeks
  • Being a student or staff of Halic University
  • Being literate

Exclusion criteria

  • Having a history of cervical surgery
  • Having a malignant disease
  • Pregnancy
  • Menopause
  • Having cooperation problems

Treatment and study plan

Classical massage

Other

Classical massage was started by general stroking 3 times. Then, it was continued by kneading 3 times. After the kneading movement, fibrocytic nodules on the muscle were searched and friction was applied to the found nodules one by one. The massage of the muscle was completed by applying stroking 3 times. The application was carried out 3 times a week for 2 weeks to evaluate the short-term effect.

Ischemic compression

Other

Ischemic compression was applied to the trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle using an average pressure of 1 kg at a right angle, and after compression, passive stretching was applied to the upper trapezius muscle 3 times in 20-second periods. The application was performed 3 times a week for 2 weeks to evaluate the short-term effect.

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual Analog Scale

    Time frame: at baseline and at week 2.

    Pain assessment was made with Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The subjects were informed that the number '0' on a 10 cm horizontal line indicated 'no pain' and the number '10' indicated 'unbearable pain'. The subjects were asked to mark the pain they felt on the VAS scale for 3 different areas, namely trapezius pain, neck pain and headache, and the points they marked were recorded as the severity of pain in cm. VAS measurements were performed twice in total, before and after treatment.

  2. Active Range of Motion

    Time frame: at baseline and at week 2.

    Active Range of Motion (AROM) measurement was evaluated using a universal goniometer. While the patient was in a sitting position, the pivot point, fixed arm and movable arm of the goniometer were placed in the specified reference areas. The patient was asked to actively perform neck flexion, extension, right-left lateral flexion and right-left rotation movements and the values at the end of the movements were recorded in degrees. AROM measurements were performed twice in total, before and after treatment.

  3. Short-Form 36

    Time frame: at baseline and at week 2.

    The Short Form-36 (SF-36) scale was used to assess quality of life. The lowest score represents the worst health status. SF-36 measurement was performed twice, before and after treatment.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Halic University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Short-Term Effects of Ischemic Compression Applied in Addition to Classical Massage on Pain, Functionality and Quality of Life in the Treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points on the Upper Trapezius Muscle in Women

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Jul 31, 2024
Registry last updated
Jul 31, 2024

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