Scapular PainNCT02067598
Effects of Scapular Exercise on Patients With Scapulocostal Syndrome
A study testing scapular exercise in people with Scapular Pain, 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 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Scapular Pain
- What is being tested?
- scapular exercise
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- 1 siteThailand
- Study dates
- Jan 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 50 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 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.
Who cannot join
- 1. A history of the following diseases or disorders:
- Rotator cuff disease
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Degenerative shoulder joint disease
- Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder
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 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.
- Conditions
- Scapular Pain
- Being tested
- scapular exercise
- Keywords
- Scapular exercises
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
scapular exerciseOther
Also called The participants will receive thirty minutes session of scapular exercise for 12 sessions
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Scapular exercise | Experimental | The participants will receive thirty minutes session of scapular exercise for 12 sessions Receives: Other: scapular exercise |
| Control | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pressure Pain Threshold as a measure by algometry
Measured: 6 Weeks
Secondary outcomes (4)
Pain scores on visual analog scale
Measured: 6 weeks
Muscle tension on visual analog scale
Measured: 6 weeks
Anxiety on State Anxiety Inventory
Measured: 6 weeks
24 hours pain intensity on Visual analog scale
Measured: 6 weeks
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 startJan 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.
- Other trials for Scapular PainStudies 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
- 36 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
- NCT02067598
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 55218152-3
- Status last verified
- May 2015
- First submitted
- 18 Feb 2014
- Last updated
- 6 May 2015
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
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 Scapular Exercise on Patients With Scapulocostal Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02067598
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 55218152-3
- Conditions
- Scapular Pain
- Keywords
- Scapular exercises
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Mae Fah Luang University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 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 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
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Scapular exercise | Experimental | Other: scapular exerciseThe participants will receive thirty minutes session of scapular exercise for 12 sessions |
| Control | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 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 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.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Rotator cuff disease
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Degenerative shoulder joint disease
- Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder
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 |
|---|---|---|
| scapular exerciseAlso: The participants will receive thirty minutes session of scapular exercise for 12 sessions | Other | Scapular exercise |
Primary outcome
Pressure Pain Threshold as a measure by algometry
Time frame: 6 Weeks
4 secondary outcomes
Pain scores on visual analog scale
Time frame: 6 weeks
Muscle tension on visual analog scale
Time frame: 6 weeks
Anxiety on State Anxiety Inventory
Time frame: 6 weeks
24 hours pain intensity on Visual analog scale
Time frame: 6 weeks
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.
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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 scapular exercise in people with Scapular Pain, 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 5 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. 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?
Pressure Pain Threshold as a measure by algometry (time frame: 6 Weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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.