Neck Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this randomized controlled study is to determine the effectiveness of cupping massage as home use for patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain compared to relaxation exercise.
Detailed description
see above
Interventions
PROCEDUREcupping massage
the upper back is covered in massage oil the cupping glass is drawn along the back muscles
PROCEDUREProgressive muscle relaxation
standardized programme on muscle relaxation according to Jacobson
Sponsors
Universität Duisburg-Essen
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* mean neck pain intensity 45mm * neck pain for at least 3 months * age 18-75 * partner or friend for the application of the massage
Exclusion criteria
* specific neck pain due to trauma, neurological disorder, prolapse, operation, cancer * severe deformity of the spine * skin disease, allergy on the neck area * hemophilia, anticoagulation, antiplatelet disorder * severe psychiatric disorder * severe comorbidity * regular intake of opiates and corticosteroids \>10mg prednisolon * pregnancy * participation in other clinical trials
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Intensity | T2 (84 days) | Pain intensity on a 100mm visual analogue scale |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pain intensity in motion | T2 (84 days) | Pain intensity induced by flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation of the head |
| pain quality | T2 (84 days) | sensory and affective pain quality, questionnaire |
| well being | T2 (84 days) | Well being measured by questionnaire (FEW16) |
| Quality of life | T2 (84 days) | measured by the SF-36 |
| Pain diary | week 12 | Pain intensity on a visual analogue scale |
| Control belief | T2 (84 days) | measured by the GKÜ (questionnaire on control beliefs) |
| Pressure pain threshold | T2 (84 days) | pressure pain threshold measured with an algometer on predefined muscles and the pain maximum |
| Safety | T2(84 days) | all adverse events are recorded |
| Stress perception | T2 (84 days) | Measured by the PSQ20 |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed