Myofascial Pain SyndromeNCT02067325
Effects of Thai Massage on EMG
A study testing Thai massage in people with Myofascial Pain Syndrome, run by Mae Fah Luang University Hospital at 1 site in Thailand.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Thai massage on electromyogram in patients with chronic upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 40 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Thai massage
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteThailand
- Study dates
- Feb 2014to May 2014
- 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 40 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Male or female
- Age between 18 - 50 years old
- The participants have experienced spontaneous upper pain for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the s 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:
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Contraindications of traditional Thai massage
- Contagious skin disease
- Injury or inflammation of muscle
- Bone fracture and/or joint dislocation
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- Open wound
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Drug and/or alcohol intoxication
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Thailand1 site
School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University
Mueang, Changwat Chiang Rai, 57100
About this study
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Thai massage on electromyogram in patients with chronic upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Being tested
- Thai massage
- Medical subject headings
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Thai massageOther
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Thai massage | Experimental | The participants will receive thirty minutes session of Thai massage onto the trapezius muscle for 1 sessions Receives: Other: Thai massage |
| Sham Microwave diathermy | Sham comparator | The participants will receive thirty minutes session of Sham Microwave diathermy onto the trapezius muscle for 1 sessions Receives: Other: Thai massage |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Muscle activity as a Measure of Electromyogram
Measured: 1 day
Secondary outcomes (2)
Pain scores on Visual Analog Scale
Measured: 1 day
Muscle tension on Visual Analog Scale
Measured: 1 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Feb 2014 (estimated)
- Study startFeb 2014
- Primary completionMay 2014
- Study completionMay 2014
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 Myofascial Pain 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
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Mae Fah Luang University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Dr. Vitsarut Buttagat, Mae Fah Luang University Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02067325
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 55218152-2
- Status last verified
- May 2015
- First submitted
- 17 Feb 2014
- Last updated
- 6 May 2015
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Publications
Buttagat V, Narktro T, Onsrira K, Pobsamai C. Short-term effects of traditional Thai massage on electromyogram, muscle tension and pain among patients with upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points. Complement Ther Med. 2016 Oct;28:8-12. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2016.07.004. Epub 2016 Jul 19.
PubMed 27670864
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 May 2015. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Thai Massage on EMG
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02067325
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 55218152-2
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Mae Fah Luang University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Feb 2014
- Primary completion
- May 2014 (actual)
- Study completion
- May 2014 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 Feb 2014 (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 determine the effect of Thai massage on electromyogram in patients with chronic upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Thai massage | Experimental | Other: Thai massageThe participants will receive thirty minutes session of Thai massage onto the trapezius muscle for 1 sessions |
| Sham Microwave diathermy | Sham comparator | Other: Thai massageThe participants will receive thirty minutes session of Sham Microwave diathermy onto the trapezius muscle for 1 sessions |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Male or female
- Age between 18 - 50 years old
- The participants have experienced spontaneous upper pain for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the s 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 (9 listed)
- A history of the following diseases or disorders:
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Contraindications of traditional Thai massage
- Contagious skin disease
- Injury or inflammation of muscle
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thai massage | Other | Sham Microwave diathermy, Thai massage |
Primary outcome
Muscle activity as a Measure of Electromyogram
Time frame: 1 day
2 secondary outcomes
Pain scores on Visual Analog Scale
Time frame: 1 day
Muscle tension on Visual Analog Scale
Time frame: 1 days
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 6 May 2015.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 27670864Buttagat V, Narktro T, Onsrira K, Pobsamai C. Short-term effects of traditional Thai massage on electromyogram, muscle tension and pain among patients with upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points. Complement Ther Med. 2016 Oct;28:8-12. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2016.07.004. Epub 2016 Jul 19.
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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 Thai massage in people with Myofascial Pain Syndrome, run by Mae Fah Luang University Hospital 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 5 inclusion and 9 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 6 May 2015. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
Muscle activity as a Measure of Electromyogram (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 NCT02067325, 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 6 May 2015.