Effect of Ischemic Compression With Stretching on Patients With Upper Back Pain

May 6, 2015 updated by: Dr. Vitsarut Buttagat, Mae Fah Luang University Hospital

Effect of Ischemic Compression With Stretching on Pain Related Parameters in Patients With Upper Back Pain Associated With Myofascial Trigger Point

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.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

30

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.

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 50 years (ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 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.

Exclusion Criteria:

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

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
  • Masking: DOUBLE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Ischemic compression with stretching
The participants will receive the ischemic compression with stretching onto the trapezius muscle
Other: Ischemic compression with stretching
No Intervention: Control
Rest on the bed

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
Anxiety on State Anxiety Inventory
Time Frame: 5 weeks
5 weeks
Pressure Pain Threshold as a measure by pressure algometry
Time Frame: 5 weeks
5 weeks
Patient satisfaction level
Time Frame: 5 weeks
5 weeks
Cervical range of motion
Time Frame: 5 weeks
5 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Mae Fah Luang University Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: VITSARUT BUTTAGAT, Ph.D., Mae Fah Luang University

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

May 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

August 1, 2015

Study Completion (Anticipated)

August 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 5, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 6, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

May 7, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 7, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 6, 2015

Last Verified

May 1, 2015

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 55218152-6

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