Traditional Thai Massage and Brain Electrical Activity

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Scapulocostal Syndrome
• Interventions: Other: Traditional Thai massage; Other: Ultrasound therapy and hot pack

• Registration Number: NCT01201733
• Lead Sponsor: Khon Kaen University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the immediate effect of traditional Thai massage on brain electrical activity in the patients with scapulocostal syndrome

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-08
• Status Verified: 2010-09
• Study First Submitted: 2010-09-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-09-14
• Study First Posted: 2010-09-15
• Primary Completion: 2011-06
• Study Completion: 2011-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-08-13
• Last Update Posted: 2012-08-14

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age between 18 - 50 years old
2. The participants have experienced spontaneous scapular pain (VAS ≥ 3) for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the scapular region (serratus posterior superior, rhomboid groups, levator scapulae and trapezius muscles). Trigger points will be diagnosed as the presence of focal tenderness in a taut band and with pain recognition.
3. The participants will be able to follow instructions.
4. Good communication and cooperation.

Exclusion Criteria

1. A history of the following diseases or disorders:

   • Rotator cuff disease
   • Cervical radiculopathy
   • Degenerative shoulder joint disease
   • Shoulder stiffness

2. Contraindications of traditional Thai massage

   • Contagious skin disease
   • Injury or inflammation of muscle
   • Bone fracture and/or joint dislocation
   • Open wound
   • Uncontrolled hypertension
   • Drug and/or alcohol intoxication

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Traditional Thai massage	Traditional Thai massage	The participants will receive a thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region
Ultrasound therapy and hot pack	Ultrasound therapy and hot pack	The participants will receive a thirty minutes session of Ultrasound therapy and hot pack

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Electroencephalography (EEG):the absolute band power in every frequency band	1 Day	Electroencephalography (EEG) will be assessed through the gamma,delta,theta,alpha and beta bands

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University; 🇹🇭 Muang, Khon Kaen, Thailand