CompletedNot Applicable

Traditional Thai Massage and Scapulocostal Syndrome

Thailand60 participantsStarted 2010-07

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

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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:
✕. Contraindications of traditional Thai massage

What they're measuring

Pain intensity (Visual analog scale)

Timeframe: 4 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01168180

SponsorKhon Kaen University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-12

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