Active trigger point
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized, controlled, single-blind clinical study. Target sample size of 60 participants. Consisted of women between the ages of 18 and 30. They were divided into two groups: Manual Ischem
dry suction cup therapy with acrylic suction cups, 6 centimeters in diameter, suction measured at -300 mmHg for 10 minutes, applied to the trigger point. After signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF)
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Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Laboratório de Avaliação e Reabilitação do Aparelho Locomotor
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women; age between 18 and 40 years; body mass index (BMI) = 35 kg/m²; presence of an active trigger point in the descending trapezius; acute neck pain with onset within 3 months; pain level = 3 on the numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) on the day of the assessment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any self-reported injury or limitation in the cervical region or shoulder; concomitant treatment for neck or shoulder pain; use of analgesics, anti-inflammatories or muscle relaxants within 48 hours prior to the assessment; any contraindication to cupping; pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), period of menstruation and pregnancy; signs or history of rheumatological or neuropathic diseases, endocrine or autoimmune disorders and spinal surgery; any event that does not allow the subject to participate throughout the research period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measuring the pressure pain threshold, determined by pressure algometry in kilogram-force, at the initial assessment and reassessment immediately after the intervention;To assess pain intensity, using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) from 0 to 10, at the initial assessment, reassessment immediately after the intervention and follow-up after 7 days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess neck functionality, using the Neck Disability Index (NDI), with scores from 0 to 100%, at the initial assessment and at follow-up after 7 days;Record the adverse effect(s), using a questionnaire to record the reports, at the re-evaluation immediately after the intervention and at the follow-up after 7 days | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactJoão Pedro;Rafael Conceição;Barbosa
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina;Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Outcome results
None listed