Efficacy of manual therapy on psychological status and pain in patients with neck pain. A randomized clinical trial.
Samar M Alansari, Enas F Youssef, Alsayed A Shanb
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33399175Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 35Years - 50Years
All Genders
ID06707870
Compare the Effectiveness of Cervical Retraction Exercise and Facet Oscillatory Mobilization in Improving Pain, Range of Motion, and Disability in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2024-11-27
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Participants Needed
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What this Trial Is About
Chronic mechanical neck pain affects many adults, especially middle-aged individuals, and can limit neck movement and daily activities. This research compares two treatments—Cervical Retraction Exercise and Facet Oscillatory Mobilization—to see how they help ease pain, improve neck movement, and reduce disability in people aged 35 to 50. The study is a randomized controlled trial involving 32 participants divided into two groups. One group will perform Cervical Retraction Exercises, which involve sitting or standing while pushing the chin backward and raising the head within a pain-free range, combined with conventional treatments like TENS, heating pads, and muscle stretching. The other group will receive Facet Oscillatory Mobilization on the cervical spine along with the same conventional treatments. Both groups will have 20-30 minute sessions, three times every other day for two weeks, totaling six sessions, followed by a follow-up visit after four weeks. Participants will be assessed before and after treatment using measures like the Neck Disability Index, a pain rating scale, and range of motion using an inclinometer. The study will monitor pain, disability, and neck movement over six weeks. Participants will be evaluated for safety and effectiveness of the treatments throughout the trial, which ends in December 2024.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comparison of Cervical Retraction Exercise and Facet Oscillatory Mobilization in Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain
Who Can Participate
Age: 35Years - 50Years
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients with chronic mechanical neck pain lasting more than 6 weeks
- Neck Disability Index score greater than 16%
- Age between 35 and 50 years, both male and female
- Numerical Pain Rating Scale score between 3 and 6
- Recurrent neck pain aggravated at least once per month
- Painful cervical range of motion: flexion less than 80°, extension less than 70°, rotation less than 90° both sides, lateral flexion less than 35°
- Negative Spurling test
- Willingness to participate and provide consent
- Negative upper limb nerve tension tests (Median, Radial, and Ulnar nerves)
You will not qualify if you...
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Cervical canal stenosis
- Severe neurological disorders
- Previous cervical spine surgery
- Recent history of fall or trauma to the cervical spine
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 2 weeks
Participants receive either cervical retraction exercises or facet oscillatory mobilization along with conventional treatments such as TENS, heating pad, and stretching. Sessions last 20-30 minutes on 3 alternate days per week for two consecutive weeks, totaling 6 sessions.
6 visits (in-person)
Follow-up
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants revisit the clinic for assessment of pain, range of motion, and disability approximately 4 weeks after completing treatment.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Khyber Teaching hospital
Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan, 25000
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Research Team
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Dr Aman Ullah Nazir, PhD*
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Imran Amjad, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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