The efficacy of the Thai Traditional therapeutic exercise to reduce pain in patients with Lom Plai Pat Khad Signal 4 of back in mild and moderate severity, compared with control group.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20260616003

Enrollment

Registered

2026-06-16

Start date

2026-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

shoulder and neck pain Thai Traditional Medicine, Exercise

Interventions

the three step arm pulling and lifting exercise and the three step arm support exercise,Apply moist heat compression to the neck and shoulder areas for 10 to 15 minutes twice daily Avoid restricted f

Experimental Procedure/Surgery,Active Comparator Other

Thai Traditional Therapeutic Exercise,Standard advice

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged between 18 to 60 years. 2. Diagnosed by an applied Thai traditional medicine practitioner with Lom Plai Patkhat Signal 4 of the Back and having experienced pain for at least 1 month. 3. Having a spontaneous pain score between 1 to 6 points, assessed using the Visual Analog Scale 4. Able to perform the therapeutic exercises independently. Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Having taken or used pain-relieving medications, including herbal medicines, within 5 days prior to the baseline assessment. 2. Having received physical therapy treatment or Thai traditional massage within 1 month prior to the start of the study. 3. History of pregnancy or currently pregnant. Individuals requiring regular medications, such as opioid drugs. 4. Individuals currently participating in other research related to the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders or symptoms. 5. Having undergone surgery involving the neck, back, shoulders, or arms within 6 months prior to study enrollment. 6. Engaging in regular exercise within 1 month prior to participation in the study. 7. Having conditions or comorbidities that limit the ability to perform the exercise program, such as arthritis or joint stiffness/ankylosis.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain 0, 2, 4 weeks Visual analog scale,Pressure pain threshold 0,2,4 weeks Pressure pain threshold / Algometer,Neck Disability Index 0,2,4 weeks Neck disability index	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Range of motion of neck 0.2.4 weeks range of motion of neck / Goniometer,Quality of life 0,4 weeks 36-Item Short Form Survey	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactThanaphak Chaopeerapong

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

thanaphak.cha@mahidol.ac.th0988355544

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026