Thoracodorsal Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Sham acupuncture group:Sham acupuncture
Myofascial trigger point acupuncture group:Myofascial trigger point acupuncture
Sponsors
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Meet the diagnostic criteria; (2) Chest and back pain (with the line from the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra to the acromion on both sides as the upper boundary the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra the line from the lower edge of the 12th rib to the anterior edge of the 11th rib as the lower boundary and the area composed of the spine and its posterior and soft tissues on both sides) which may involve pain in other parts as the main complaint; (3) 20= age = 70 years old both male and female; (4) The degree of chest and back pain/discomfort was scored by visual analogue scale (VAS) and the pain level was 3 or above in 5 out of every 7 days; (5) The course of the disease is more than 3 months; (6) In the past 2 weeks no relevant treatment for the disease has been carried out; (7) Good compliance willing to cooperate with the study and the patient signed the informed consent form. Note: Patients who meet the above 7 criteria at the same time can be included in this study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Those under the age of 20 and over 70 years old as well as pregnant and lactating women and those who have childbearing requirements in the past six months; (2) Combined with serious other organic lesions including malignant tumors tuberculosis fractures osteomyelitis etc.; (3) Serious primary diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular liver kidney and hematopoietic system; (4) Those with mental and intellectual disabilities who are unable to cooperate with the questionnaire; (5) Patients with hemophilia or coagulation disorders allergies and skin diseases; (6) Chest and back pain caused by other organic diseases. (7) Those who are participating in other clinical trials. Note: Patients who meet any of the above criteria are excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analogue Score; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pressure Pain Threshold;The number and dose of analgesics used during the study period and disease-related treatments administered during follow-up;12-item Short Form Health Survey;oswestry disability index;Pittsburgh sleep quality index;pain anxiety symptoms scale; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactYong Nie
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Outcome results
None listed