Muscle Pain in Patients with Office Syndrome Essential oil, Diclofenac gel, Herbal balm, Office syndrome, Randomized controlled trial, Zingiber officinale
Conditions
Interventions
Apply 1-2 g. to the affected area twice daily (morning &
evening) for 4 weeks.,Apply 1-2 g. to the affected area twice daily (morning &
evening) for 4 weeks.
Active Comparator Drug,Active Comparator Drug
Control group (1% Diclofenac Gel),Experimental group (Ginger Balm Group)
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1 Male or female participants aged between 20-60 year 2 Participants experiencing pain and muscle stiffness in the neck, shoulders, scapular area, and upper back caused by continuous repetitive work for 4 weeks. 3 Participants with moderate pain intensity scores ranging from 4-6 points assessed by the Numerical Analog Scale. 4 Participants must not have any diseases or contraindications to medication use, such as wounds, inflammation, or a history of injury to the neck, shoulders, scapular area, or upper back. 5 Participants must refrain from using NSAIDs, anti- inflammatory drugs, and analgesics for at least 4 hours prior to participation in the study. 6 Participants must be able to communicate without communication limitations and have accessible communication channels, such as a telephone number or the LINE application. 7 Participants must have no history of allergy to ginger, ginger essential oil, or diclofenac gel. 8.Participants were willing to participate voluntarily in the research project and signed the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1 Pain caused by neurological or musculoskeletal disorders, such as radiculopathy, myelopathy, or severe herniated disc compression. 2 Participants who received additional pain-relief medications from pharmacies or healthcare facilities during the study period. 3 Participants who had received steroid injections, physical therapy procedures, or continuous acupuncture treatment (dry needling) within the past 2 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain score at 2 week, 4 week. Numerical Rating Scale,Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) at 2 week, 4 week. Goniometer | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Satisfaction at 4 week Satisfaction Questionnaire,General characteristics, Color & scent, Usability | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactRatchadawan Aukkanimart
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Outcome results
None listed