Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Pain, Muscle Strength, and Sensation

NCT06139445 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2023/25-05
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 82
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

To evaluate the acute effect of MLD on pressure pain threshold (PPT), pain tolerance, tactile sensation, and muscle strength in healthy young adults. healthy young adults were included in the study. Before and after MLD and plasebo touchs, the same physiotherapist performed PPT and pain tolerance measurements, muscle strength measurements with a hand dynamometer (Jamar®) and pinchmeter (Baseline®), and two-point discrimination (2PD) evaluation with an esthesiometer.

Conditions

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Effects

Keywords

Manual lymphatic drainage; pain threshold; pain tolerance; two-point discrimination; muscle strength

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• pressure pain threshold (PPT)

  PPT measurements will be performed using a 1-cm2 surface algometer.The algometer will be positioned vertically and placed on the thenar, hypothenar, mid-ulnar, and biceps regions using the marked points. Measurements will be repeated three times. The average of these three measurements will be used for analysis.

  5 minutes

• pain tolerance

  pain tolerance measurements will be performed using a 1-cm2 surface algometer.The algometer will be positioned vertically and placed on the thenar, hypothenar, mid-ulnar, and biceps regions using the marked points.The highest tolerable pressure will be used in the measurement and it will be recorded.

  5 minutes

• Evaluation of Hand Grip Strength

  The Jamar will be used to measure hand grip strength.Three measurements will be made at one-minute intervals, and the average values will be recorded

  5 minutes

• Evaluation Finger Pinch Strength

  A pinchmeter (Baseline®) will be used to measure finger pinch strength. Three measurements will be made at one-minute intervals, and the average values will be recorded

  5 minutes

• Two-point discrimination (2PD)

  This evaluation will be performed using an esthesiometer with the participants in the sitting position with their eyes closed. Evaluation will be made from the biceps medial to the elbow. The contact time of the two-point stimulation will be adjusted to be approximately 1-2 seconds, and approximately 3-5 seconds will be waited between each stimulation. The shortest distance felt between two points provided the static 2PD value

  10 minutes

Study Arms (2)

Study Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Plasebo Group

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Other: Plasebo Group

Interventions

Manual Lymphatic Drainage OTHER

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), one of the components of complex decongestive physiotherapy, is a gentle massage technique with proven positive effects on lymphatic circulation. MLD can be applied to different parts of the body (e.g., arms, legs, neck, abdomen, and trunk), with a different technique for each region (stationary circle, scoop, pump, and rotary)

Study Group

Plasebo Group OTHER

random superficial touches not involved in any manual technique

Plasebo Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Being aged 18-30 years
• Volunteering to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Having any skin disease
• Having a history of neurological and/or orthopedic disease
• Having a significant scar or burn tissue in the upper extremity
• Having any condition that would prevent communication

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Selcuk University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Selcuk University

Konya, 42130, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Massage; Therapy, Soft Tissue; Musculoskeletal Manipulations; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Drainage; Physical Therapy Modalities; Rehabilitation

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Prof.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 25, 2023
• First Posted: November 18, 2023
• Study Start: November 8, 2023
• Primary Completion: November 20, 2023
• Study Completion: November 30, 2023
• Last Updated: January 29, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-01

Locations

TU (1)