Status:

COMPLETED

Traditional Thai Massage and Brain Electrical Activity

Lead Sponsor:

Khon Kaen University

Conditions:

Scapulocostal Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-50 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the immediate effect of traditional Thai massage on brain electrical activity in the patients with scapulocostal syndrome

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age between 18 - 50 years old
  • The participants have experienced spontaneous scapular pain (VAS ≥ 3) for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the scapular region (serratus posterior superior, rhomboid groups, levator scapulae and 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

  • A history of the following diseases or disorders:
  • Rotator cuff disease
  • Cervical radiculopathy
  • Degenerative shoulder joint disease
  • Shoulder stiffness
  • 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

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01201733

Start Date

August 1 2010

End Date

June 1 2011

Last Update

August 14 2012

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School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University

Muang, Changwat Khon Kaen, Thailand, 40002