Effects of Classical Massage in Individuals With Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 60
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Pain Intensity
研究概览
简要总结
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of classical massage on pain, muscle sensitivity, muscle activity, functional status, and quality of life in individuals with myofascial pain syndrome, and to compare the effectiveness of classical massage applied alone versus in combination with a conventional physiotherapy program.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Double (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 30 Years 至 50 Years(Adult)
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome confirmed by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, according to the criteria of Travell and Simons (1992)
- •Male or female participants aged 30-50 years
- •Presence of at least one active trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle confirmed by palpation
- •Pain radiating to the neck and upper extremity persisting for at least 3 months
- •Pain intensity of ≥4/10 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
- •Functional impairment indicated by a Neck Disability Index (NDI) score ≥10/50 (≥20%)
- •Written informed consent
排除标准
- •Presence of diagnosed systemic musculoskeletal or rheumatologic disorders (e.g., fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis)
- •Signs or symptoms of neuropathic pain or cervical radiculopathy
- •Conditions contraindicating massage therapy (e.g., skin infection, open wounds, bleeding disorders, active inflammation)
- •Receipt of manual therapy, massage, dry needling, injections, or similar treatments targeting the affected region within the preceding 1 month
- •Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- •History of acute trauma, fracture, or surgical intervention involving the neck or shoulder region
研究组 & 干预措施
Conventional Physiotherapy
干预措施: Conventional treatment (Other)
Therapeutic massage
干预措施: Therapeutic Massage (Other)
Combined treatment
干预措施: combined treatment (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Pain Intensity
时间窗: 6 weeks
The primary outcome of this study is pain intensity, will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), a 10-cm scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain), with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity.
次要结局
- Pressure Pain Threshold-Algometer(6 weeks)
- Muscle Activity(6 weeks)
- Functional Status (Neck Disability Index)(6 weeks)
- Quality of Life (SF-12)(6 weeks)
研究者
Begum Kara Kaya
Assistant Professor
Biruni University
