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The immediate effects of a modified traditional Thai massage on cervical range of motion in patients with neck strain: a randomized controlled trial

Effect the immediate and short term of a modified TTM using “squeeze technique” on cervical range of motion: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20181009004
Enrollment
60
Registered
2018-10-09
Start date
2018-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

No squeeze technique&#44

Interventions

physiotherapist the squeeze pressure applied 20 seconds&#44
she asked the participant to actively move his/her head to the end of each of the directions (flexion&#44
lateral flexion)received 400 mg of ibuprofen 3 time a day,seated on the same chair for 1 minute without any massage and received 400 mg of ibuprofen 3 time a day
Experimental Other,Active Comparator Other
squeeze technique,control

Sponsors

Back, Neck and Other Joint Pain Research Group.
Lead Sponsor
Back&#44
Collaborator
Neck and Other Joint Pain Research Group.
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria consisted of male or female, aged between 20 – 60 years, who had mild to moderate degree of neck pain (VAS for pain ≥3 from the total score of 10) and duration between 24 hr. to 3 months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants were excluded if at least one of the following conditions was reported: diseases or disorders of cervical with neurologic disorders, radiculopathy, shoulder joint pain, psychiatric disorder, and medical or surgical disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Cervical rang of motion immedate WE-CAP

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
pain intensity immedate visual analog scale

Countries

Thai

Contacts

Public Contactkallaya panngooluem

Nongki hospital

hanami1429@gmail.com0616299693

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026