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Clinical Trials/NCT01500330
NCT01500330
Completed
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Randomised Controlled Study on the Effectiveness of Cupping Massage for Home Use in Chronic Neck Pain [Randomisierte Kontrollierte Studie Zur Wirksamkeit Der Schröpfkopfmassage Als Heimanwendung Bei Chronischen Nackenschmerzen]

Universität Duisburg-Essen1 site in 1 country84 target enrollmentJanuary 2012
ConditionsNeck Pain

Overview

Phase
N/A
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Neck Pain
Sponsor
Universität Duisburg-Essen
Enrollment
84
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Pain Intensity
Status
Completed
Last Updated
12 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this randomized controlled study is to determine the effectiveness of cupping massage as home use for patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain compared to relaxation exercise.

Detailed Description

see above

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
January 2012
End Date
May 2012
Last Updated
12 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Romy Lauche

Study coordinator

Universität Duisburg-Essen

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • mean neck pain intensity 45mm
  • neck pain for at least 3 months
  • age 18-75
  • partner or friend for the application of the massage

Exclusion Criteria

  • specific neck pain due to trauma, neurological disorder, prolapse, operation, cancer
  • severe deformity of the spine
  • skin disease, allergy on the neck area
  • hemophilia, anticoagulation, antiplatelet disorder
  • severe psychiatric disorder
  • severe comorbidity
  • regular intake of opiates and corticosteroids \>10mg prednisolon
  • pregnancy
  • participation in other clinical trials

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pain Intensity

Time Frame: T2 (84 days)

Pain intensity on a 100mm visual analogue scale

Secondary Outcomes

  • pain intensity in motion(T2 (84 days))
  • Quality of life(T2 (84 days))
  • well being(T2 (84 days))
  • Stress perception(T2 (84 days))
  • Control belief(T2 (84 days))
  • Pain diary(week 12)
  • pain quality(T2 (84 days))
  • Safety(T2(84 days))
  • Pressure pain threshold(T2 (84 days))

Study Sites (1)

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