Clinical Trial: Kinesio Taping in Subjects With Myofascial Pain Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Kinesio Taping on Short Term Changes in Subjects With Myofascial Pain Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Brief Summary: Musculoskeletal dysfunction is considered as a major public health problem affecting about one third of the adult population. Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) characterized by myofacial trigger points as well as fascia tenderness are thought to be the main cause of musculoskeletal dysfunction. The aim of the treatment for musculoskeletal dysfunction is to reduce pain and restore normal function. Clinically, some evidence supports the application of kinesio tape in these patients. The underlying mechanism, however, is not clear. The investigators goal was to validate proposed mechanism of kinesio tape in these patients. The primary outcome are muscle stiffness, pain intensity and sensitivity.
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Current Primary Outcome: Muscle stiffness [ Time Frame: baseline, immediate after intervention and at week 1 ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome:
- Visual analog scale (VAS) [ Time Frame: baseline, immediate after intervention and at week 1 ]
- Pressure pain threshold [ Time Frame: baseline, immediate after intervention and at week 1 ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: National Taiwan University Hospital
Dates:
Date Received: January 6, 2014
Date Started: October 2013
Date Completion:
Last Updated: January 7, 2014
Last Verified: January 2014
