Scapulocostal SyndromeNCT01201733
Traditional Thai Massage and Brain Electrical Activity
A study testing Traditional Thai massage and Ultrasound therapy and hot pack in people with Scapulocostal Syndrome, run by Khon Kaen University at 1 site in Thailand.
Trial 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 Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Scapulocostal Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Traditional Thai massage and Ultrasound therapy and hot pack
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteThailand
- Study dates
- Aug 2010to Jun 2011
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 50 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Age between 18 - 50 years old
- 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.
- The participants will be able to follow instructions.
- Good communication and cooperation.
Who cannot join
- A history of the following diseases or disorders:
- Rotator cuff disease
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Degenerative shoulder joint disease
- Shoulder stiffness
- Contraindications of traditional Thai massage
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- Contagious skin disease
- Injury or inflammation of muscle
- Bone fracture and/or joint dislocation
- Open wound
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Drug and/or alcohol intoxication
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Thailand1 site
School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University
Muang, Changwat Khon Kaen, 40002
About this study
Official title: The Immediate Effect of Traditional Thai Massage on Brain Electrical Activity in Patients With Scapulocostal Syndrome
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
- Conditions
- Scapulocostal Syndrome
- Being tested
- Traditional Thai massage, Ultrasound therapy and hot pack
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Traditional Thai massageOther
The participants will receive a thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region
Ultrasound therapy and hot packOther
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Thai massage | Experimental | The participants will receive a thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region Receives: Other: Traditional Thai massage |
| Ultrasound therapy and hot pack | Active comparator | The participants will receive a thirty minutes session of Ultrasound therapy and hot pack Receives: Other: Ultrasound therapy and hot pack |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Electroencephalography (EEG):the absolute band power in every frequency band
Electroencephalography (EEG) will be assessed through the gamma,delta,theta,alpha and beta bands
Measured: 1 Day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Sep 2010 (estimated)
- Study startAug 2010
- Primary completionJun 2011
- Study completionJun 2011
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Scapulocostal SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Khon Kaen University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01201733
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 5270900044
- Status last verified
- Sep 2010
- First submitted
- 13 Sep 2010
- Last updated
- 14 Aug 2012
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Publications
Buttagat V, Eungpinichpong W, Kaber D, Chatchawan U, Arayawichanon P. Acute effects of traditional Thai massage on electroencephalogram in patients with scapulocostal syndrome. Complement Ther Med. 2012 Aug;20(4):167-74. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2012.02.002. Epub 2012 Mar 2.
PubMed 22579427
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Aug 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Immediate Effect of Traditional Thai Massage on Brain Electrical Activity in Patients With Scapulocostal Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01201733
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 5270900044
- Conditions
- Scapulocostal Syndrome
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Khon Kaen UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Aug 2010
- Primary completion
- Jun 2011 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2011 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Sep 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Thai massage | Experimental | Other: Traditional Thai massageThe participants will receive a thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region |
| Ultrasound therapy and hot pack | Active comparator | Other: Ultrasound therapy and hot packThe participants will receive a thirty minutes session of Ultrasound therapy and hot pack |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Age between 18 - 50 years old
- 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.
- The participants will be able to follow instructions.
- Good communication and cooperation.
Key exclusion criteria (12 listed)
- A history of the following diseases or disorders:
- Contraindications of traditional Thai massage
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Thai massageThe participants will receive a thirty minutes session of traditional Thai massage onto the scapular region | Other | Traditional Thai massage |
| Ultrasound therapy and hot pack | Other | Ultrasound therapy and hot pack |
Primary outcome
Electroencephalography (EEG):the absolute band power in every frequency band
Time frame: 1 Day
Electroencephalography (EEG) will be assessed through the gamma,delta,theta,alpha and beta bands
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Aug 2012.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 22579427Buttagat V, Eungpinichpong W, Kaber D, Chatchawan U, Arayawichanon P. Acute effects of traditional Thai massage on electroencephalogram in patients with scapulocostal syndrome. Complement Ther Med. 2012 Aug;20(4):167-74. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2012.02.002. Epub 2012 Mar 2.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Traditional Thai massage and Ultrasound therapy and hot pack in people with Scapulocostal Syndrome, run by Khon Kaen University at 1 site in Thailand.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 12 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Aug 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Thailand. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Electroencephalography (EEG):the absolute band power in every frequency band (time frame: 1 Day). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01201733, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Aug 2012.