Effects of Traditional Thai Massage on Pain and Pain Related Parameters in Patients With Upper Back Pain
NCT ID: NCT02067312
Last Updated: 2015-05-06
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
50 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2014-02-28
2014-06-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Thai massage
The participants will receive a thirty minutes session of Thai massage onto the trapezius muscle
Thai massage
Sham Microwave diathermy
The participants will receive a thirty minutes session of Sham microwave diathermy onto the trapezius muscle
Thai massage
Interventions
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Thai massage
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Age between 18 - 50 years old
* The participants have experienced spontaneous upper pain for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the s 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
* Cervical radiculopathy
* 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
18 Years
40 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Mae Fah Luang University Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Dr. Vitsarut Buttagat
Mae Fah Luang University
Locations
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School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University
Mueang, Changwat Chiang Rai, Thailand
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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55218152
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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