Effects of Thai Massage on EMG
1 other identifier
interventional
50
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Thai massage on electromyogram in patients with chronic upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points.
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 Feb 2014
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
February 1, 2014
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 17, 2014
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 20, 2014
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 1, 2014
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2014
CompletedMay 6, 2015
May 1, 2015
3 months
February 17, 2014
May 5, 2015
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Muscle activity as a Measure of Electromyogram
1 day
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Pain scores on Visual Analog Scale
1 day
Muscle tension on Visual Analog Scale
1 days
Study Arms (2)
Thai massage
EXPERIMENTALThe participants will receive thirty minutes session of Thai massage onto the trapezius muscle for 1 sessions
Sham Microwave diathermy
SHAM COMPARATORThe participants will receive thirty minutes session of Sham Microwave diathermy onto the trapezius muscle for 1 sessions
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Male or female
- 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.
You may not qualify if:
- A history of the following diseases or disorders:
- 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
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University
Mueang, Changwat Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand
Related Publications (1)
Buttagat V, Narktro T, Onsrira K, Pobsamai C. Short-term effects of traditional Thai massage on electromyogram, muscle tension and pain among patients with upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points. Complement Ther Med. 2016 Oct;28:8-12. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2016.07.004. Epub 2016 Jul 19.
PMID: 27670864DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Dr. Vitsarut Buttagat
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 17, 2014
First Posted
February 20, 2014
Study Start
February 1, 2014
Primary Completion
May 1, 2014
Study Completion
May 1, 2014
Last Updated
May 6, 2015
Record last verified: 2015-05