chronic neck and shoulder pain (katakori)
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Teikyo Heisei University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals in whom no apparent organic disease is identified on health examination. 2. Individuals with moderate chronic neck and shoulder pain (katakori), defined as a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) score of 4/10 or higher, persisting for at least 3 months. 3. Individuals with no abnormal neurological findings in the upper extremities, including deep tendon reflexes, muscle strength, and sensory testing.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with abnormalities of the vestibular or visual system. 2. Individuals with a history of spinal surgery. 3. Individuals with rheumatic diseases. 4. Individuals with diseases affecting the spine. 5. Individuals with any other disease or injury affecting the cervical region. 6. Pregnant individuals. 7. Individuals currently participating in another clinical trial or investigational study. 8. Individuals with a history of allergic reactions to pharmaceuticals or cosmetics (e.g., rash, redness, itching, or dermatitis). 9. Individuals with fragile or sensitive skin (e.g., diseased, sensitive, or unstable skin). 10. Individuals with a mugwort allergy. 11. Individuals who are sensitive to smoke or odors. 12. Individuals judged by the investigator to be unsuitable for participation in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| numerical rating scale | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactYoichi Minakawa
Teikyo Heisei University Faculty of Health Care
Outcome results
None listed