Validation of a Pressure Pain Threshold Scale in Patients Diagnosed With Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 84
- 主要终点
- Pressure Pain Threshold Scale
研究概览
简要总结
To date, there are no valid and reliable pressure pain threshold scales for use in research or clinical practice. The existing manual palpation protocols and scales have limited support in the literature and our knowledge has not advanced since these scales were proposed in the 1990's. Therefore, the purpose of this investigation was to develop a valid and reliable PPTS in order to provide an objective means of assessing pressure pain thresholds and create a reliable method of communication among clinicians for individuals with a diagnoses characterized by MPS and FM. These conditions were chosen based on their high prevalence among chronic pain conditions and are also dependent upon the manual palpation examination for their diagnosis.
详细描述
The purpose of this investigation was to develop a valid and reliable PPTS in order to provide an objective means of assessing pressure pain threshold and to create a reliable method of communication among clinicians. Eighty-four participants (N=84) were enrolled in the study and assigned to three groups: FM (N=28), MPS (N=28), and control group (N=28). Participants were recruited from three sites. All participants were aged 18 to 65 years and met the inclusion criteria for 1 of the 3 groups. All participants were required to read, speak and write English as needed to complete forms and consent. The following criteria for each group was as follows:
- Control group: Individuals with no current or prior diagnosis consistent with MPS or FM. No current injuries or integumentary abnormalities at the designated palpation sites.
- MPS group: Individuals with a diagnosis of MPS that does not meet the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) diagnostic criteria for FM. No current injuries or integumentary abnormalities at the designated palpation sites.
- FM group: Individuals who met the criteria for a diagnosis of FM based upon the ACR diagnostic criteria. No current injuries or integumentary abnormalities at the designated palpation sites.
Prior to testing, participants filled out a screening questionnaire with questions that represent the exclusion criteria which were used to determine ineligibility for this study. Participants who met the inclusion criteria and consented to participate were enrolled in the study. A California State University Dominguez Hills approved consent was read and signed by all participants prior to beginning data collection. Following consent, participant filled out a questionnaire to provide demographic information which included age, height, weight, arm dominance.
Following completion of the paperwork, all participants underwent testing from the primary investigator which was conducted between the hours of 8 am and 2pm. Participants were instructed to refrain from taking any related medication (e.g. pain medication) prior to testing. All participants underwent the same testing procedures and were blinded from the examiner's scores and other participants enrolled in the study.
For the reliability portion of the study, a total of 20 participants (10 MPS/FM and 10 control group) underwent 2 days of testing. Each testing session lasted approximately 45 minutes. After the reliability portion was complete, all other recruited subjects underwent 1 day of testing which lasted approximately 45 minutes.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 时间视角
- Prospective
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Control group: Individuals with no current or prior diagnosis consistent with Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) or Fibromyalgia (FM).
- •MPS group: Individuals with a diagnosis of MPS that does not meet the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) diagnostic criteria for FM.
- •FM group: Individuals who met the criteria for a diagnosis of FM based upon the ACR diagnostic criteria.
排除标准
- •Current neurologic conditions (e.g. Multiple Sclerosis)
- •Current metabolic conditions (e.g. Diabetic Neuropathy)
- •Current systemic conditions (e.g. Rheumatoid Arthritis)
- •Any skin or connective tissue problems (e.g. Marfan Syndrome)
- •Current symptoms of numbness, tingling, burning, coldness, or pain in your back, hands, or feet.
- •Any prior surgeries that may affect their ability to participate in this study.
- •A pacemaker or electrical implant that may be affected by electronic equipment.
- •Currently taking medications that may alter a subject's sensation or affect their ability to participate in this study.
- •Current shingles or post-herpetic neuralgia.
- •Current open skin wounds on your neck, arms, back, or legs
- •Current injuries at the designated palpation sites.
- •Currently having other medical conditions or limited function that might affect participation.
- •The ability to tolerate testing duration and procedures.
- •The ability to understand and complete all consent forms and questionnaires.
结局指标
主要结局
Pressure Pain Threshold Scale
时间窗: Baseline
0-4 ordinal ranked scale (0-no pain to 4-intolerable pain)
次要结局
- Visual Analog Pain Scale(Baseline)
- Manual Tender Point Survey (MTPS)(Baseline)
研究者
Scott Cheatham
Assistant Professor (Division of Kinesiology)
California State University, Dominguez Hills