Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:47 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:47 AM
NCT ID:
NCT01201733
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age between 18 - 50 years old
2. The participants have experienced spontaneous scapular pain (VAS ≥ 3) for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present in the scapular region (serratus posterior superior, rhomboid groups, levator scapulae and trapezius muscles). Trigger points will be diagnosed as the presence of focal tenderness in a taut band and with pain recognition.
3. The participants will be able to follow instructions.
4. Good communication and cooperation.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. A history of the following diseases or disorders:
* Rotator cuff disease
* Cervical radiculopathy
* Degenerative shoulder joint disease
* Shoulder stiffness
2. Contraindications of traditional Thai massage
* Contagious skin disease
* Injury or inflammation of muscle
* Bone fracture and/or joint dislocation
* Open wound
* Uncontrolled hypertension
* Drug and/or alcohol intoxication
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
18 Years
Maximum Age:
50 Years
Study:
NCT01201733
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01201733