Chronic myofascial pain syndrome patients often have vitamin D deficiency. chronic myofascial pain syndrome, Vitamin D insufficiency, VAS, Muscle strength, Neck Disability Index (NDI-TH)
Conditions
Interventions
Vitamin D2 20,000 IU, in a total of 32 tablets, is packaged in an opaque pouch and given to the patients, divided into 2 pouches. The first pouch contains 16 tablets, with instructions for the partici
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18 - 60 years 2. Diagnosed as chronic myofascial pain syndrome at upper trapezius muscle with moderate pain level (VAS 4-6) 3. total 25-hydroxy vitamin D < 30 ng/ml 4. Willing to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed as Cervical radiculopathy, Musculoskeletal injury, Scoliosis, Myelopathy, Fibromyalgia, Postmenopausal syndrome 2. Contraindication for vitamin D supplement: liver disease, kidney disease, parathyroid disease, allergy to vitamin D supplement 3. History of vitamin D supplement within 3 months 4. Systemic disease as Autoimmune, Malignancy 5. Severe perception and communication impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain 12 and 24 weeks VAS | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle strength 12 and 24 weeks Digital Handheld Dynamometer,Neck function 12 and 24 weeks Neck Disability Index (NDI-TH) is a self-administered questionnaire used to measure neck-specific disability,Medication used 12 and 24 weeks frequency,Modality used 12 and 24 weeks frequency | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactRattana Rattanatharn
King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
Outcome results
None listed