Effects of Traditional Thai Massage on Pain and Pain Related Parameters in Patients With Upper Back Pain

May 5, 2015 updated by: Dr. Vitsarut Buttagat, Mae Fah Luang University Hospital
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Thai massage on pain related parameters including Pain intensity, 24 hours pain intensity, Pressure pain threshold, anxiety, muscle tension, cervical range of motion, pain frequency, patient satisfaction and side effect in patients with chronic upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

50

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Thailand
    • Chiang Rai
      • Mueang, Chiang Rai, Thailand, 57100
        • School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 40 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 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.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Thai massage
The participants will receive a thirty minutes session of Thai massage onto the trapezius muscle
Other: Thai massage
Sham Comparator: Sham Microwave diathermy
The participants will receive a thirty minutes session of Sham microwave diathermy onto the trapezius muscle
Other: Thai massage

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Pain score on Visual analog scale
Time Frame: 5 weeks
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 Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Pressure Pain Threshold as a measure by algometry
Time Frame: 5 weeks
5 weeks
Muscle tension on Visual analog scale
Time Frame: 5 weeks
5 weeks
Anxiety on State Anxiety Inventory
Time Frame: 5 weeks
5 weeks
Cervical range of motion as a measure by Cervical Range of Motion Goniometer
Time Frame: 5 weeks
5 weeks
Pain intensity on McGill Pain Questionnaire
Time Frame: 5 weeks
5 weeks
Pain frequency occurred per week
Time Frame: 5 weeks
5 weeks
24 hours pain intensity on Visual analog scale
Time Frame: 5 weeks
5 weeks
Patient satisfaction level
Time Frame: 3 weeks
3 weeks
Number of Participants with Adverse Events
Time Frame: 3 weeks
3 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Mae Fah Luang University Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 17, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 18, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

February 20, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 6, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 5, 2015

Last Verified

May 1, 2015

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 55218152

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