Effect of Thoracic Manipulation on Latent Trigger Point

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Trigger Points
• Interventions: Other: Sham thrust manipulation; Other: Thrust manipulation

• Registration Number: NCT05554887
• Lead Sponsor: Pamukkale University

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of one session thoracic manipulation on pressure pain threshold and rhomboid muscle strength in healthy individuals with latent trigger point.

Detailed Description

Within the scope of the study, all individuals studying at Sarayköy Vocational School and volunteering to participate in the study will be screened.Immediately after determining the latent trigger points in the rhomboid muscles, the participants will be randomized by computer method and divided into 2 groups. Participants who underwent thrust thoracic manipulation will form the study group, and participants who received sham thrust thoracic manipulation will form the control group.Pressure pain threshold will be evaluated with an algometer and rhomboid muscle strength will be evaluated with a hand dynamometer.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2022-09-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-09-21
• Study First Posted: 2022-09-26
• Study Start: 2022-10-11
• Status Verified: 2022-12
• Primary Completion: 2022-12-01
• Study Completion: 2022-12-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-12-25
• Last Update Posted: 2022-12-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 38

Inclusion Criteria

• not having any systemic disease
• not having any neuromuscular deficit
• To be defined as inactive (less than 30 minutes of moderate physical activity five times a week) according to the minimum activity guidelines published by the American College of Sports Medicine

Exclusion Criteria

• Being actively involved in any sport
• Participating in a regular exercise program

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Sham thrust manipulation group	Sham thrust manipulation	Participants undergoing sham thrust manipulation
Thrust manipulation Group	Thrust manipulation	Participants undergoing thrust manipulation

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
rhomboid muscle strength	up to 3 months	assessed with hand held dynamometer
pressure pain threshold	up to 3 months	assessed with algometer

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Şule Şimşek; 🇹🇷 Denizli, Sarayköy, Turkey