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NCT Number: NCT01168180

Traditional Thai Massage and Scapulocostal Syndrome

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of traditional Thai massage on pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, muscle tension, anxiety, cervical range of motion, patient satisfaction and side effects in the treatment of scapulocostal syndrome.

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Key information

Conditions

Scapulocostal Syndrome

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Muang, Changwat Khon Kaen, Thailand

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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 (VAS ≥ 3) 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.
  • 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
  • Shoulder stiffness
  • 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

Traditional Thai massage

Other

The participants will receive thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region for 9 sessions over a period of 3 weeks

Ultrasound therapy and hot pack

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain intensity (Visual analog scale)

    Time frame: 4 months

    The intensity of pain will be reported by the participant on a numerical 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

    Time frame: 4 months

  2. Muscle tension (Visual analog scale)

    Time frame: 4 months

  3. State Anxiety Inventory

    Time frame: 4 months

  4. patient satisfaction

    Time frame: 3 weeks

  5. Side effects

    Time frame: 3 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Khon Kaen University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Efficacy of Traditional Thai Massage on Patients With Scapulocostal Syndrome

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Jul 23, 2010
Registry last updated
Aug 14, 2012

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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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