Chronic myofascial pain
Conditions
Interventions
Two groups:80mT with an impulse frequency of 3Hz & electric power of 30kV 20 minutes, 8 sessions over 4 weeks versus conventional treatment 20 minutes, 8 sessions over 4 weeks
Sponsors
Department of Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, CUHK
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Aged 18 to 85 year old patients who have moderate to severe myofascial pain lasting for more than 3 months and are able to complete questionnaires will be invited into this study. Pain severity with reported NRS >= 5 on a scale out of 10 will be defined as moderate to severe. Patients with more than 1 myosfacial pain region will receive therapy to the most distressing region.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnant, illiterate, with pain severity NRS = 4 painful areas), having on-going litigation or compensation issue and significant psychiatric disorders with psychotic features or history of suicidal attempt. Patients who have contraindications to EMTT therapy will be excluded as well.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Non symptomatic aspects of pain i.e. Physical functioning, mood and global improvement, determination of their clinically importance, & any adverse reactionof; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactDr Cheuk Yin Li
Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Outcome results
None listed