Traditional Thai Massage and Brain Electrical Activity
The Immediate Effect of Traditional Thai Massage on Brain Electrical Activity in Patients With Scapulocostal Syndrome
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interventional
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the immediate effect of traditional Thai massage on brain electrical activity in the patients with scapulocostal syndrome
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Aug 2010
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
August 1, 2010
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 13, 2010
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 15, 2010
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 1, 2011
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 1, 2011
CompletedAugust 14, 2012
September 1, 2010
10 months
September 13, 2010
August 13, 2012
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Electroencephalography (EEG):the absolute band power in every frequency band
Electroencephalography (EEG) will be assessed through the gamma,delta,theta,alpha and beta bands
1 Day
Study Arms (2)
Traditional Thai massage
EXPERIMENTALThe participants will receive a thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region
Ultrasound therapy and hot pack
ACTIVE COMPARATORThe participants will receive a thirty minutes session of Ultrasound therapy and hot pack
Interventions
The participants will receive a thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- 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.
You may not qualify if:
- 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
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University
Muang, Changwat Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
Related Publications (1)
Buttagat V, Eungpinichpong W, Kaber D, Chatchawan U, Arayawichanon P. Acute effects of traditional Thai massage on electroencephalogram in patients with scapulocostal syndrome. Complement Ther Med. 2012 Aug;20(4):167-74. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2012.02.002. Epub 2012 Mar 2.
PMID: 22579427DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 13, 2010
First Posted
September 15, 2010
Study Start
August 1, 2010
Primary Completion
June 1, 2011
Study Completion
June 1, 2011
Last Updated
August 14, 2012
Record last verified: 2010-09