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Efficacy of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Hand Grip Strength, Pinch Strength, and Pain Pressure Threshold in Chronic Myofascial Neck Pain
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2024-06-26
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Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
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What this Trial Is About
Chronic myofascial neck pain caused by trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle can lead to shoulder dysfunction and reduced hand grip strength. This research aims to examine how cervical stabilization exercises affect hand grip strength, key pinch strength, pain intensity, pain pressure threshold, and hand function in patients with this condition. The study addresses a gap in current knowledge about the therapeutic effects of these exercises on chronic neck pain and hand strength. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives cervical stabilization exercises combined with an integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, including chin tucks, isometric holds, ball squeeze, ischemic compression, strain counter-strain, and muscle energy techniques. The other group receives only the integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique. Both interventions are delivered three times per week for four weeks. During the study, participants undergo assessments of hand grip strength, key pinch strength, pain intensity, pain pressure threshold, and hand function over four weeks. Researchers monitor these measures to evaluate the effects of the exercises. The study is double-blind, and participant progress is tracked throughout the treatment period to understand the interventions' impact on chronic neck pain and hand strength.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Efficacy of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Hand Grip Strength in Chronic Myofascial Neck Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female aged 20 to 45 years
- Chronic neck pain lasting more than 3 months
- Active myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle with a tender nodule
- Constant neck pain with a jump sign during palpation of the upper trapezius muscle
- Referred pain and symptoms of weakness in the hand muscles on the same side
You will not qualify if you...
- Signs of severe cervical pathology such as malignancy
- Fractures of the cervical spine
- Cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy
- Diabetes
- Trauma, congenital anomalies, or surgery around the neck, shoulder, or hand
- Fibromyalgia or vascular syndromes such as vertebra-basilar insufficiency
- Pregnancy
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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 - 4 weeks
Participants receive cervical stabilization exercises and integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique or integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique alone to improve hand grip strength and reduce neck pain.
3 visits per week for 4 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Cairo University
Giza, Egypt, 11251
Completed
2
Faculty of physical therapy
Giza, Egypt, 11251
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Research Team
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Fatma Alzahraa M Ali, Master
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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