Effects of trigger point compression and Cupping Therapy on individuals with neck Pai

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Active trigger point; Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Neck Pain; E02.779

• Registration Number: RBR-53qz7zn
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-06-04
• Last Update Posted: 25 June 2024
• Study Completion: 2024-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

Women; age between 18 and 40 years; body mass index (BMI) = 35 kg/m²; presence of an active trigger point in the descending trapezius; acute neck pain with onset within 3 months; pain level = 3 on the numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) on the day of the assessment

Exclusion Criteria

Any self-reported injury or limitation in the cervical region or shoulder; concomitant treatment for neck or shoulder pain; use of analgesics, anti-inflammatories or muscle relaxants within 48 hours prior to the assessment; any contraindication to cupping; pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), period of menstruation and pregnancy; signs or history of rheumatological or neuropathic diseases, endocrine or autoimmune disorders and spinal surgery; any event that does not allow the subject to participate throughout the research period

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified