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Changes on Pain and Range of Motion by the Use of Kinesio Taping in Subjects With Myofascial Trigger Point

Primary Purpose

Mobility Limitation, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Kinesio Taping
Sham Kinesio Taping
Sponsored by
Cardenal Herrera University
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Mobility Limitation

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Agree to participate in the study (signed informed consent)
  • Presence of latent myofascial trigger point in upper trapezius.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects in which not clearly identified myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius .
  • Subjects who suffer or have suffered pathologies of upper limb deformities or orthopedic injuries that can alter static and biomechanics of shoulder and neck.
  • Subjects who suffer or have suffered rheumatic or neurological disease or chronic shoulder pain and/or neck
  • Subjects diagnosed with fibromyalgia, myelopathy or radiculopathy.
  • Subjects suffering from any psychiatric disorder (such as anxiety or depression).
  • Subjects who have suffered post-traumatic alteration (whiplash type) or cervical surgery.
  • Pregnancy risk of abortion.
  • Have used analgesics in the 48 hours before participating in the study
  • Subjects presenting any contraindications to the application of Kinesio Taping.
  • Know the Kinesio Taping technique applied in the study.
  • Be receiving physical therapy for any shoulder or neck pathology.

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm 2

    Arm Type

    Active Comparator

    Placebo Comparator

    Arm Label

    Kinesio Taping

    Sham Kinesio Taping

    Arm Description

    Four Kinesio Taping strips will be placed with tension on skin forming an asterisk. The point of intersection of the four strips will be just above the myofascial trigger point. The subject will remain three days with the strips on his skin

    Four Kinesio Taping strips will be placed without tension on skin forming an asterisk. The point of intersection of the four strips will be just above the myofascial trigger point. The subject will remain three days with the strips on his skin

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    Changes in pressure pain threshold
    Is defined as the minimum force applied which induces pain on myofascial trigger point. Pressure will be applied with algometer

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    Changes in cervical range of motion
    Cervical range of motion is measuring movement around this segment of the spine. Lateral flexion and rotation. Will be measured with a cervical goniometer

    Full Information

    First Posted
    September 18, 2016
    Last Updated
    November 16, 2018
    Sponsor
    Cardenal Herrera University
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT02913963
    Brief Title
    Changes on Pain and Range of Motion by the Use of Kinesio Taping in Subjects With Myofascial Trigger Point
    Official Title
    Changes on Pain and Range of Motion by the Use of Kinesio Taping With Its Corrective of Space Variant on Upper Trapezius Muscle in Subjects With Myofascial Trigger Point
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    November 2018
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Completed
    Study Start Date
    October 2016 (undefined)
    Primary Completion Date
    November 2016 (Actual)
    Study Completion Date
    December 2016 (Actual)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Principal Investigator
    Name of the Sponsor
    Cardenal Herrera University

    4. Oversight

    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
    No
    Data Monitoring Committee
    No

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    The aim of this study is to demonstrate that the application of Kinesio Taping on a myofascial trigger point in the trapezius muscle able to cause a decrease of the trigger point pain and an increase of the cervical range of motion in asymptomatic subjects
    Detailed Description
    The use of Kinesio Taping has become very popular for the treatment of many musculoskeletal disorders in recent decades. Of the six variants of application that has the Kinesio Taping, the space correction technique is suggested for pain management. The increased space achieved with this variant decreases the pressure Kinesio Taping by raising the skin directly over the treatment area, reducing chemical irritation receptors and therefore pain. The aim of this study is to demonstrate that the application of this variant of Kinesio Taping on a myofascial trigger point in the trapezius muscle able to cause a decrease of the pain and an increase of the cervical range of motion in asymptomatic subjects. For this, the pressure pain threshold will be measured with a algometer on the trigger point and the range of motion with a cervical goniometer.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Mobility Limitation, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Treatment
    Study Phase
    Not Applicable
    Interventional Study Model
    Parallel Assignment
    Masking
    ParticipantInvestigator
    Allocation
    Randomized
    Enrollment
    102 (Actual)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    Kinesio Taping
    Arm Type
    Active Comparator
    Arm Description
    Four Kinesio Taping strips will be placed with tension on skin forming an asterisk. The point of intersection of the four strips will be just above the myofascial trigger point. The subject will remain three days with the strips on his skin
    Arm Title
    Sham Kinesio Taping
    Arm Type
    Placebo Comparator
    Arm Description
    Four Kinesio Taping strips will be placed without tension on skin forming an asterisk. The point of intersection of the four strips will be just above the myofascial trigger point. The subject will remain three days with the strips on his skin
    Intervention Type
    Device
    Intervention Name(s)
    Kinesio Taping
    Intervention Description
    Four Kinesio Taping strips will be placed with tension on skin forming an asterisk. The point of intersection of the four strips will be just above the myofascial trigger point. The subject will remain three days with the strips on his skin
    Intervention Type
    Device
    Intervention Name(s)
    Sham Kinesio Taping
    Intervention Description
    Four Kinesio Taping strips will be placed without tension on skin forming an asterisk. The point of intersection of the four strips will be just above the myofascial trigger point. The subject will remain three days with the strips on his skin
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Changes in pressure pain threshold
    Description
    Is defined as the minimum force applied which induces pain on myofascial trigger point. Pressure will be applied with algometer
    Time Frame
    At the beginning, immediately after intervention and at 72 hours
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Changes in cervical range of motion
    Description
    Cervical range of motion is measuring movement around this segment of the spine. Lateral flexion and rotation. Will be measured with a cervical goniometer
    Time Frame
    At the beginning, immediately after intervention and at 72 hours

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Maximum Age & Unit of Time
    65 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Agree to participate in the study (signed informed consent) Presence of latent myofascial trigger point in upper trapezius. Exclusion Criteria: Subjects in which not clearly identified myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius . Subjects who suffer or have suffered pathologies of upper limb deformities or orthopedic injuries that can alter static and biomechanics of shoulder and neck. Subjects who suffer or have suffered rheumatic or neurological disease or chronic shoulder pain and/or neck Subjects diagnosed with fibromyalgia, myelopathy or radiculopathy. Subjects suffering from any psychiatric disorder (such as anxiety or depression). Subjects who have suffered post-traumatic alteration (whiplash type) or cervical surgery. Pregnancy risk of abortion. Have used analgesics in the 48 hours before participating in the study Subjects presenting any contraindications to the application of Kinesio Taping. Know the Kinesio Taping technique applied in the study. Be receiving physical therapy for any shoulder or neck pathology.
    Overall Study Officials:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
    F Javier Montañez-Aguilera, PhD
    Organizational Affiliation
    CEU Cardenal Herrera University
    Official's Role
    Study Director

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

    Plan to Share IPD
    No
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    23419916
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