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IRCT20190413043266N1 IRCT 2019-07-01 Esfahan University of Medical Sciences The Effects of Laser Acupuncture The Effects of Laser Acupuncture on Myofascial Pain Syndrome-a Randomised Controlled Trial on Female Subjects 2009-08-16 anticipated 60 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/39015 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Other, Randomization description: The participants were randomly allocated to two groups of 30 using a table of random numbers, Blinding description: The physiotherapist, who was unaware of patient groupings, completed a questionnaire. He then assessed patients. The another physiotherapist performed 10 laser therapy sessions for the treatment groups with the laser. The same procedure was followed in the control group while the laser system was off. Similar conditions were considered for both groups. N/A Myofacial Pain Symdrome. Intervention 1: Treatment group: Low-level laser (830 nm, 1.5 J, 30 mw) was applied on 13 Aqupuncture points (C7and SI3, LU7, GB21, GB34, GB39, UB10 bilaterally) with contact way. This group received exercise therapy. The sessions were held every other day and lasted for 15 minutes. An Enraf-Nonius Endolaser 476 (the Netherland) with 100% continuous output and vertical contact was used. Intervention 2: Control group: off laser aqupuncture received with contact way same point with treatment group. This group received exercise therapy. The sessions were held every other day and lasted for 15 minutes. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: eshterak When: no To whom: no Conditions: no Where to obtain: no How to obtain: no Comments:
public Sayed Mohsen Mirbod
Esfahan university, hezar jrib Ave
Esfahan Iran (Islamic Republic of) ۸۱۷۴۶۷۳۴۶۱ +98 31 3792 5000 mirbod@rehab.mui.ac.ir Esfahan University of Medical Sciences scientific Sayed Mohsen Mirbod
Esfahan university, hezar jrib Ave
Esfahan Iran (Islamic Republic of) ۸۱۷۴۶۷۳۴۶۱ +98 31 3792 5000 mirbod@rehab.mui.ac.ir Esfahan University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Patients were only included if they had all or most well-identified symptoms of MPS in the neck. According to reliable rheumatology resources, these symptoms include pain, spasms, sensitivity to stress, active trigger point, joint stiffness, muscle weakness, and motor limitation In addition, the presence of active trigger points in the trapezius (upper fibers) was another necessity for entering the study 20 years 60 years Female Patients were excluded if they had symptoms of fibromyalgia in physical examination Subjects with history of herniated discs, fractured neck or cervical vertebrae, surgery, radiculopathy, and myelopathy were also excluded Moreover, individuals who had taken non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or pain killers during the two-week period prior to treatment were not included M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue Treatment - Devices Treatment - Devices Treatment group: Low-level laser (830 nm, 1.5 J, 30 mw) was applied on 13 Aqupuncture points (C7and SI3, LU7, GB21, GB34, GB39, UB10 bilaterally) with contact way. This group received exercise therapy. The sessions were held every other day and lasted for 15 minutes. An Enraf-Nonius Endolaser 476 (the Netherland) with 100% continuous output and vertical contact was used. Control group: off laser aqupuncture received with contact way same point with treatment group. This group received exercise therapy. The sessions were held every other day and lasted for 15 minutes. Pain intensity during rest and exercise. Timepoint: Baseline, the 5th and 10th sessions, and one month after the treatment. Method of measurement: In order to measure pain intensity, the patients were asked to mark their pain during rest and exercise on a 10-cm linear visual analogue scale (VAS). The range of motion. Timepoint: Baseline, the 5th and 10th sessions, and one month after the treatment. Method of measurement: The active range of motion of the neck using a goniometer. Pressure sensitivity. Timepoint: Baseline, the 5th and 10th sessions, and one month after the treatment. Method of measurement: Pressure sensitivity was assessed using a mechanical pressure algometer. Esfahan University of Medical Sciences Approved 2009-08-16 Ethics Committee of Esfahan University of Medical Sciences Esabne Maryam Hospital Shamsabadi Ave Esfahan Isfehan Iran (Islamic Republic of)