Effects of Self-mobilization Techniques in Chronic Thoracic Pain

March 31, 2023 updated by: Riphah International University

Effects of Self-mobilization Techniques on Pain, Range of Motion and Function in Patients With Chronic Pain

A Randomized clinical trial will be conducted at Actilife physiotherapy Rehabilitation center, Horizon Hospital Lahore through a convenient sampling technique on patients who will be allocated using simple random sampling through sealed opaque enveloped into Group A and Group B. Group A will be treated with the self-mobilization technique of thoracic spine and Group B will be treated with thoracic stretching exercises at a frequency of 2 sets with 6 repetitions and thrice a week. Outcome measures will be NPRS, Goniometer, and Oswestry disability index for thoracic spine after 6 weeks. Data will be analyzed during SPSS software version 21.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Chronic thoracic pain is pain that originates from the cervicothoracic junction and extends to the lower thoracic vertebrae. It is caused by strain in the thoracic spine area, sustained postures of the neck and thoracic region, sitting on the computer for a long time in slouched position, or overuse of the thoracic spine. This study aims to see the effects of the self-mobilization technique of the thoracic spine on pain, range of motion, and function in patients with chronic thoracic spine pain. A Randomized clinical trial will be conducted at Actilife physiotherapy Rehabilitation center, Horizon Hospital Lahore through a convenient sampling technique on patients who will be allocated using simple random sampling through sealed opaque enveloped into Group A and Group B. Group A will be treated with the self-mobilization technique of thoracic spine and Group B will be treated with thoracic stretching exercises at a frequency of 2 sets with 6 repetitions and thrice a week. Outcome measures will be NPRS, Goniometer, and Oswestry disability index for thoracic spine after 6 weeks. Data will be analyzed during SPSS software version 21. After assessing normality of data by Shapiro-wilk test, it will be decided either parametric or non-parametric test will be used within a group or between two groups.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

28

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

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
        • Actilife physiotherapy rehabilitation centre, Horizon hospital

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 45 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • chronic thoracic pain minimum 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Soft tissues disease
  • Bony disease
  • Surgical history of thoracic spine
  • Fracture history of thoracic spine
  • Tumor
  • Psychological disorders
  • Traumatic injury

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: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Group A
self-mobilization technique
Other: self-mobilization technique along with conventional therapy

Group A will be treated with self-mobilization technique of thoracic spine with the frequency of 2 sets of 10 repetitions thrice per week for a total of six weeks and conventional treatment.

Self-mobilization technique will be comprised of self-mobilization technique using tennis balls and foam roller. The participant will be supine with knees in 90-degree flexion.

  • Mobilization Technique 1: Cross your arms over your chest so that you are in slight flexion and then slowly begin to move your shoulders and head closer to the floor placing the mid back into extension over the balls joined to make mobilization device. Hold this position for 3 seconds and then return to the flexed position.
  • Mobilization Technique 2: Lying lengthwise on the foam roller, clasp your hands together in front of you, above your chest with arms straight. Slowly move your arms above your head until you feel a good stretch. This exercise should be pain free. Hold stretch for 30- 60 seconds.
Other: Group B
: conventional treatment
Other: conventional therapy
Group B will be treated with the conventional treatment (heating pad, ultrasound, thoracic strengthening exercises

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
NPRS
Time Frame: 6th Week
Patient level of pain will be assessed using this scale. This scale ranges from 0 to 10. 0 indicates "no pain" and 10 indicates "worst pain
6th Week
Universal Goniometer (UG)
Time Frame: 6th Week
It will measure range of motion of thoracic spine.
6th Week
Oswestry disability index
Time Frame: 6th Week
It is a self-reported measurement tool that measures both pain and functional status and is used for evaluating disability caused by thoracic pain.
6th Week

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

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 (Actual)

May 30, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 30, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

January 30, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 23, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 23, 2022

First Posted (Actual)

May 26, 2022

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 3, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 31, 2023

Last Verified

March 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR &AHS/22/0123 Ali

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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