Short-Term Effects of Ischemic Compression Applied in Addition to Classical Massage in the Treatment of Trigger Points

July 28, 2024 updated by: Duygu Şahin Altaç, Halic University

Investigation of the Short-Term Effects of Ischemic Compression Applied in Addition to Classical Massage on Pain, Functionality and Quality of Life in the Treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points on the Upper Trapezius Muscle in Women

The aim of our study was to investigate the short-term effects of ischemic compression applied in addition to classical massage for the treatment of myofascial trigger points on the upper trapezius muscle in women on pain, functionality and quality of life.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The aim of our study was to investigate the short-term effects of ischemic compression applied in addition to classical massage in the treatment of myofascial trigger points on the upper trapezius muscle in women on pain, functionality and quality of life. "Visual Analog Scale (VAS)" was used for pain assessment of individuals who accepted to participate in the study; universal goniometer was used to measure active neck active range of motions (AROM) for functionality; and "Short Form-36 (SF-36)" was used for quality of life. Then, the participants were randomly divided into two groups [Group 1: classical massage group; Group 2: classical massage + ischemic compression group]. Classical massage was applied to both groups three times a week for two weeks, and ischemic compression was applied to Group 2 in addition to classical massage. At the end of the treatment period, the participants were re-evaluated in terms of VAS, neck AROM and SF-36 scores.Statistical analysis will be performed with SPSS 24.0 program. If the data is parametric, paired sample t-test will be used for within-group evaluation; independent sample t-test will be used for between-group evaluation. If the data is non-parametric, Wilson test will be used for within-group evaluation and Mann Whitney U test will be used for between-group evaluation.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

22

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

  • Turkey
      • Istanbul, Turkey
        • Haliç 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

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being between the ages of 20-50
  • Having a myofascial trigger point detected in the upper trapezius muscle for at least two weeks
  • Being a student or staff of Halic University
  • Being literate

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Having a history of cervical surgery
  • Having a malignant disease
  • Pregnancy
  • Menopause
  • Having cooperation problems

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 1
Classical massage group
Other: Classical massage
Classical massage was started by general stroking 3 times. Then, it was continued by kneading 3 times. After the kneading movement, fibrocytic nodules on the muscle were searched and friction was applied to the found nodules one by one. The massage of the muscle was completed by applying stroking 3 times. The application was carried out 3 times a week for 2 weeks to evaluate the short-term effect.
Experimental: Group 2
Classical massage + ischemic compression group
Other: Classical massage
Classical massage was started by general stroking 3 times. Then, it was continued by kneading 3 times. After the kneading movement, fibrocytic nodules on the muscle were searched and friction was applied to the found nodules one by one. The massage of the muscle was completed by applying stroking 3 times. The application was carried out 3 times a week for 2 weeks to evaluate the short-term effect.
Other: Ischemic compression
Ischemic compression was applied to the trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle using an average pressure of 1 kg at a right angle, and after compression, passive stretching was applied to the upper trapezius muscle 3 times in 20-second periods. The application was performed 3 times a week for 2 weeks to evaluate the short-term effect.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Visual Analog Scale
Time Frame: at baseline and at week 2.
Pain assessment was made with Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The subjects were informed that the number '0' on a 10 cm horizontal line indicated 'no pain' and the number '10' indicated 'unbearable pain'. The subjects were asked to mark the pain they felt on the VAS scale for 3 different areas, namely trapezius pain, neck pain and headache, and the points they marked were recorded as the severity of pain in cm. VAS measurements were performed twice in total, before and after treatment.
at baseline and at week 2.
Active Range of Motion
Time Frame: at baseline and at week 2.
Active Range of Motion (AROM) measurement was evaluated using a universal goniometer. While the patient was in a sitting position, the pivot point, fixed arm and movable arm of the goniometer were placed in the specified reference areas. The patient was asked to actively perform neck flexion, extension, right-left lateral flexion and right-left rotation movements and the values at the end of the movements were recorded in degrees. AROM measurements were performed twice in total, before and after treatment.
at baseline and at week 2.
Short-Form 36
Time Frame: at baseline and at week 2.
The Short Form-36 (SF-36) scale was used to assess quality of life. The lowest score represents the worst health status. SF-36 measurement was performed twice, before and after treatment.
at baseline and at week 2.

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Halic University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Duygu Şahin Altaç, PT, MSc., Haliç University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 15, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 15, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

June 15, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 28, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 28, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

July 31, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 31, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 28, 2024

Last Verified

July 1, 2024

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Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 28.07.2024-EDP&DA

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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