Traditional Thai Massage and Scapulocostal Syndrome

NCT ID: NCT01168180

Last Updated: 2012-08-14

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-07-31

Study Completion Date

2011-12-31

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Scapulocostal Syndrome

Keywords

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Traditional Thai Massage Scapulocostal Syndrome

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Traditional Thai massage

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

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Traditional Thai massage

Intervention Type 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

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

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Ultrasound therapy and hot pack

Intervention Type OTHER

Interventions

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Traditional Thai massage

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

Ultrasound therapy and hot pack

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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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
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Khon Kaen University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University

Locations

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Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University

Muang, Changwat Khon Kaen, Thailand

Site Status

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

Muang, Changwat Khon Kaen, Thailand

Site Status

Countries

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Thailand

Other Identifiers

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527090004-4

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id