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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Dynamic Isometric, Static Isometric and Craniocervical Flexor Exercise Training in Individuals with Chronic Neck Pain
Led by Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University · Updated on 2024-11-20
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to compare the effectiveness of different exercise types combined with conventional physiotherapy in people with chronic neck pain. Chronic nonspecific neck pain, which lasts longer than three months without a specific cause, negatively affects daily function and quality of life. The study focuses on three exercise approaches: craniocervical flexion, static isometric, and dynamic isometric exercises, alongside standard electrotherapy treatments. Participants will be divided into four groups receiving different treatments over 8 weeks, three times a week. One group will have deep cervical flexor muscle training using a pressure biofeedback device. Another group will perform dynamic isometric exercises using elastic bands with progressing resistance. A third group will do static isometric neck exercises with maximal effort against resistance using their hands. The last group will receive conventional treatment including electrotherapy (TENS, ultrasound, hotpack) and chin tuck exercises. Throughout the study, assessments will be done at the start and end to measure pain, disability, posture, muscle strength, endurance, range of motion, and body awareness. TENS and ultrasound treatments will be applied carefully to reduce discomfort. The study evaluates how these exercise methods affect symptoms and function in chronic neck pain over the 8-week period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Different Exercise Types in Individuals with Chronic Neck Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Being between the ages of 18 and 55
- Scoring 15/50 or less on the Neck Disability Index
- Having a history of chronic neck pain for at least 3 months
- Having a pain level of 5/10 or more
- Showing signs of cervical movement control dysfunction
- Having cervical muscle tenderness during physical examination
You will not qualify if you...
- Being diagnosed with a vascular disease
- Being diagnosed with a vestibular disease
- Being diagnosed with hypertension
- Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis
- Having had spine surgery in the last 12 months
- Having received an exercise program or standard physiotherapy program involving the cervical region in the last 12 months
- Having congenital or acquired kyphosis, scoliosis, or other postural deformities
- Having specific neck pain such as cancer
- Having fractures, instability, inflammatory diseases, history of neck trauma, infections, neurological deficit, or spinal diseases such as radiculopathy or spondylosis
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants receive one of four treatment options: conventional electrotherapy and chin tuck exercises, or one of three exercise training programs involving craniocervical flexion, dynamic isometric exercises with elastic bands, or static isometric exercises. Treatments are performed 3 days a week for 8 weeks.
3 visits per week for 8 weeks (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Mugla Education and Research Hospital
Muğla, Menteşe, Turkey (Türkiye), 48000
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Research Team
A
Ayşen Canan Pakeloğlu, Physiotherapist
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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