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Traditional Thai Massage and Scapulocostal Syndrome

Primary Purpose

Scapulocostal Syndrome

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Thailand
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Traditional Thai massage
Ultrasound therapy and hot pack
Sponsored by
Khon Kaen University
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Scapulocostal Syndrome focused on measuring Traditional Thai Massage, Scapulocostal Syndrome

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 50 Years (Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Male or female
  2. Age between 18 - 50 years old
  3. 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.
  4. The participants will be able to follow instructions.
  5. Good communication and cooperation.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. A history of the following diseases or disorders:

    • Rotator cuff disease
    • Cervical radiculopathy
    • Degenerative shoulder joint disease
    • Shoulder stiffness

  2. 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

Sites / Locations

  • Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University
  • School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Traditional Thai massage

Ultrasound therapy and hot pack

Arm Description

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

The participants will receive thirty minutes session of Ultrasound therapy and hot pack for 9 sessions over a period of 3 weeks

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Pain intensity (Visual analog scale)
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 Outcome Measures

Pressure Pain Threshold
Muscle tension (Visual analog scale)
State Anxiety Inventory
patient satisfaction
Side effects

Full Information

First Posted
July 19, 2010
Last Updated
August 13, 2012
Sponsor
Khon Kaen University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01168180
Brief Title
Traditional Thai Massage and Scapulocostal Syndrome
Official Title
Efficacy of Traditional Thai Massage on Patients With Scapulocostal Syndrome
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
June 2011
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
July 2010 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
December 2011 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
December 2011 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
Khon Kaen University

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
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.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Scapulocostal Syndrome
Keywords
Traditional Thai Massage, Scapulocostal Syndrome

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
60 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Traditional Thai massage
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
The participants will receive thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region for 9 sessions over a period of 3 weeks
Arm Title
Ultrasound therapy and hot pack
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
The participants will receive thirty minutes session of Ultrasound therapy and hot pack for 9 sessions over a period of 3 weeks
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Traditional Thai massage
Intervention Description
The participants will receive thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region for 9 sessions over a period of 3 weeks
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Ultrasound therapy and hot pack
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Pain intensity (Visual analog scale)
Description
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.
Time Frame
4 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Pressure Pain Threshold
Time Frame
4 months
Title
Muscle tension (Visual analog scale)
Time Frame
4 months
Title
State Anxiety Inventory
Time Frame
4 months
Title
patient satisfaction
Time Frame
3 weeks
Title
Side effects
Time Frame
3 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
50 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
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
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University
City
Muang
State/Province
Khon Kaen
ZIP/Postal Code
40002
Country
Thailand
Facility Name
School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University
City
Muang
State/Province
Khon Kaen
ZIP/Postal Code
40002
Country
Thailand

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