Effects of Myofascial Massage and Patient-therapist Communication Levels on Shoulder Muscle Properties in Breast Cancer Survivors With Myofascial Pain
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Pain, Myofacial
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
- Enrollment
- 21
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in muscle stiffness of the pectoralis major
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 6 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The objective of the proposed study is to assess how myofascial massage alters stiffness and microvascular perfusion of shoulder muscles and how these changes are influenced by patient-therapist interactions.
The primary hypothesis is that stiffness of shoulder muscles will be decreased, and microvascular perfusion will be increased after a 30-minute myofascial massage, and that the addition of patient-therapist communication levels will result in greater changes with certain levels.
Detailed Description
Please note that there are certain details left off of this registration in order to collect information regarding certain aspects of the trial. These details (approved by the IRB) will be updated at the end of the trial.
Investigators
David B Lipps, PhD
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
University of Michigan
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Previous unilateral breast cancer diagnosis
- •Treatment for primary breast cancer was completed 3 months to 2 years prior to enrollment (defined as completion of all treatments except oral maintenance therapies)
- •Myofascial pain in upper quadrant of the chest
- •Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Chronic neuromuscular or orthopedic injury currently affecting upper extremity function that is unrelated to their cancer diagnosis
- •Currently undergoing physical therapy, occupational therapy or other treatment for side effects related to their cancer diagnosis or other injury to the upper extremity
- •History of fibromyalgia
- •Broken or bruised skin in the chest/shoulder area
- •Diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer
- •Currently receiving treatment for other forms of cancer
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in muscle stiffness of the pectoralis major
Time Frame: Baseline, post massage (approximately 30 minutes and 60 minutes)
This will be assessed by ultrasound shear wave elastography before and after myofascial massage.
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in muscle perfusion of the pectoralis major and upper trapezius(Baseline, post massage (approximately 30 minutes and 60 minutes))
- Change in muscle stiffness of the pectoralis major compared between groups(Baseline, post massage (approximately 30 minutes and 60 minutes))
- Global Satisfaction measured by the Patient Global Impression of Change will be compared between groups at the different communication levels(Approximately 60 minutes (during wait period after massage))