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

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Klinik für Naturheilkunde

Essen, Germany