NCT02067598CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of Scapular Exercise on Patients With Scapulocostal Syndrome
Mae Fah Luang University Hospital2 sites in 1 country36 target enrollmentStarted: January 1, 2014Last updated:
Conditions
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 36
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Pressure Pain Threshold as a measure by algometry
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of scapular exercise on pain related parameters including pain intensity, 24 hours pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, anxiety and muscle tension in patients with scapulocostal syndrome.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 50 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Male or female
- •Age between 18 - 50 years old
- •The participants have experienced spontaneous scapular pain 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 (Chatchawan et al., 2005; Tough et al., 2007).
- •The participants will be able to follow instructions.
- •Good communication and cooperation.
Exclusion Criteria
- •A history of the following diseases or disorders:
- •Rotator cuff disease
- •Cervical radiculopathy
- •Degenerative shoulder joint disease
- •Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Pressure Pain Threshold as a measure by algometry
Time Frame: 6 Weeks
Secondary Outcomes
- Pain scores on visual analog scale(6 weeks)
- Anxiety on State Anxiety Inventory(6 weeks)
- 24 hours pain intensity on Visual analog scale(6 weeks)
- Muscle tension on visual analog scale(6 weeks)
Investigators
Dr. Vitsarut Buttagat
Mae Fah Luang University
Mae Fah Luang University Hospital
Study Sites (2)
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