Status:
COMPLETED
Home Use of Cupping Massage in Chronic Neck Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Universität Duisburg-Essen
Conditions:
Neck Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this randomized controlled study is to determine the effectiveness of cupping massage as home use for patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain compared to relaxation exercise.
Detailed Description
see above
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- mean neck pain intensity 45mm
- neck pain for at least 3 months
- age 18-75
- partner or friend for the application of the massage
Exclusion
- specific neck pain due to trauma, neurological disorder, prolapse, operation, cancer
- severe deformity of the spine
- skin disease, allergy on the neck area
- hemophilia, anticoagulation, antiplatelet disorder
- severe psychiatric disorder
- severe comorbidity
- regular intake of opiates and corticosteroids \>10mg prednisolon
- pregnancy
- participation in other clinical trials
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
84 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01500330
Start Date
January 1 2012
End Date
May 1 2012
Last Update
October 9 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Klinik für Naturheilkunde
Essen, Germany