The effect of electrical stimulation in people with shoulder pai

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Syndrome of chronic myofascial pain; C05.651.550

• Registration Number: RBR-6tbygn
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Federal de Alfenas

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-10-10
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals aged 18 to 40, that are experiencing persistent, spontaneous pain in the upper trapezius muscle region for more than 3 months. On physical examination, individuals must have at least one active trigger point in one or both sides of the muscle. The inclusion criteria for the presence of active trigger point in upper trapezius muscle are: Presence of a palpable taut band in the muscle; Presence of a hypersensitive lump in the taut band of muscle; Standard playback typical trigger point referred pain in response to palpation; Standard spontaneous presence of typical referred pain and / or recognition that pain patient and family; Pain of at least 3 cm on a visual analogue scale (VAS) from 0 cm (no pain) to 10 cm (worst pain imaginable).

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals that are experiencing muscle pain due to fibromyalgia; cervical radiculopathy; neck pain; degenerative cervical changes; History of surgery in the cervical spine or shoulder; history of fracture; Tendinitis in the neck and shoulder area; Cancer; Cervical myelopathy; atypical facial neuralgia; myopathy; Rheumatism; Multiple sclerosis; Tuberculosis; recent medication change; Use of anti-inflammatory or pain medications; physical therapy interventions (acupuncture, chiropractic, massage); weight lifters; Other chronic pain conditions (chronic fatigue syndrome and Lyme disease); cardiac pacemakers; Pregnancy; Menstrual period; uncontrolled hypertension; neurological or psychiatric disorders; Disorders of the skin and vascular disorders; sensitivity changes.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified