NCT02437292

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of ischemic compression with stretching on pain related parameters including pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, anxiety, cervical range of motion and patient satisfaction in patients with scapular pain associated with myofascial trigger point.

Trial Health

35
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2015

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2015

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 5, 2015

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 7, 2015

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2015

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

May 7, 2015

Status Verified

May 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

May 5, 2015

Last Update Submit

May 6, 2015

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Pain score on Visual analog scale

    The intensity of pain will be reported by the participant on a visual analog scale ranging from 0 to 10. Zero indicates no pain anywhere and 10 indicates the most pain ever experienced

    5 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Pressure Pain Threshold as a measure by pressure algometry

    5 weeks

  • Anxiety on State Anxiety Inventory

    5 weeks

  • Cervical range of motion

    5 weeks

  • Patient satisfaction level

    5 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Ischemic compression with stretching

EXPERIMENTAL

The participants will receive the ischemic compression with stretching onto the trapezius muscle

Other: Ischemic compression with stretching

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Rest on the bed

Interventions

Ischemic compression with stretching

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 50 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • The participants have experienced spontaneous upper back 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:

  • Fibromyalgia syndrome
  • Cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy)
  • Cervical spine surgery

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Myofascial Pain Syndromes

Interventions

Acupressure

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Muscular DiseasesMusculoskeletal Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Therapy, Soft TissueMusculoskeletal ManipulationsComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsPhysical Therapy ModalitiesRehabilitation

Study Officials

  • VITSARUT BUTTAGAT, Ph.D.

    Mae Fah Luang University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

VITSARUT BUTTAGAT, Ph.D.

CONTACT

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

May 5, 2015

First Posted

May 7, 2015

Study Start

May 1, 2015

Primary Completion

August 1, 2015

Study Completion

August 1, 2015

Last Updated

May 7, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-05