Musculoskeletal Pain
Conditions
Interventions
The 200 patients with self-reported pain intensity with a score of 4 on the Visual Numerical Scale (VNS) will be invited to attend the data collection site on the scheduled date and time. In the initi
• Placebo Group - patients who will receive application of microporous tape or auricular acupuncture at points other than those in the pre-established protocol for the study and low-frequency laser tu
E02.594
Sponsors
Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros
Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals aged 18 or over; that is accompanied by a Family Health Strategy (ESF); presents availability of place for treatment; who self-reports pain with greater intensity4 on the Visual Numerical Scale (VNS); in addition, agree to the Free and Informed Consent Form (TCLE)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who; are continuously using pain relief medication; infection; inflammation or injury to the ear; anatomical changes in the hearing aid; allergy to crystals or microporous tape; undergoing treatment with energy therapies or that have been carried out in the last three months (such as, for example, aromatherapy; Bach flower remedies; systemic acupuncture; foot reflexology; homeopathy); pregnant women; and missing more than two consecutive sessions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| With this study, we hope to find data that prove the effectiveness of Auricular Acupuncture and low-frequency laser in the treatment of pain in patients assisted in Primary Health Care (PHC). From the finding of significance, using the Visual Numerical Scale (VNS) for pain intensity, ranging from 0 to 10 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| With auricular acupuncture and low frequency laser, the aim is to positively impact quality of life with the proposed therapy. Based on the finding of significance, using the Abbreviated World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-bref) to assess quality of life, consisting of 26 questions divided into four domains: physical, psychological, social relationships and environment. To calculate each domain, the values for each question will be added together and an arithmetic average will be calculated based on the number of questions | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactKaue Andrade
Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros
Outcome results
None listed