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Short-Term Effects of Ischemic Compression Applied in Addition to Classical Massage in the Treatment of Trigger Points

H

Halic University

Status

Completed

Conditions

Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial

Treatments

Other: Ischemic compression
Other: Classical massage

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06530329
28.07.2024-EDP&DA

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of our study was to investigate the short-term effects of ischemic compression applied in addition to classical massage for the treatment of myofascial trigger points on the upper trapezius muscle in women on pain, functionality and quality of life.

Full description

The aim of our study was to investigate the short-term effects of ischemic compression applied in addition to classical massage in the treatment of myofascial trigger points on the upper trapezius muscle in women on pain, functionality and quality of life. "Visual Analog Scale (VAS)" was used for pain assessment of individuals who accepted to participate in the study; universal goniometer was used to measure active neck active range of motions (AROM) for functionality; and "Short Form-36 (SF-36)" was used for quality of life. Then, the participants were randomly divided into two groups [Group 1: classical massage group; Group 2: classical massage + ischemic compression group]. Classical massage was applied to both groups three times a week for two weeks, and ischemic compression was applied to Group 2 in addition to classical massage. At the end of the treatment period, the participants were re-evaluated in terms of VAS, neck AROM and SF-36 scores.Statistical analysis will be performed with SPSS 24.0 program. If the data is parametric, paired sample t-test will be used for within-group evaluation; independent sample t-test will be used for between-group evaluation. If the data is non-parametric, Wilson test will be used for within-group evaluation and Mann Whitney U test will be used for between-group evaluation.

Enrollment

22 patients

Sex

Female

Ages

20 to 50 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

  • Being between the ages of 20-50
  • Having a myofascial trigger point detected in the upper trapezius muscle for at least two weeks
  • Being a student or staff of Halic University
  • Being literate

Exclusion criteria

  • Having a history of cervical surgery
  • Having a malignant disease
  • Pregnancy
  • Menopause
  • Having cooperation problems

Trial design

Primary purpose

Treatment

Allocation

Randomized

Interventional model

Parallel Assignment

Masking

Single Blind

22 participants in 2 patient groups

Group 1
Experimental group
Description:
Classical massage group
Treatment:
Other: Classical massage
Group 2
Experimental group
Description:
Classical massage + ischemic compression group
Treatment:
Other: Classical massage
Other: Ischemic compression

Trial contacts and locations

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