CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Cervical Stabilization Exercise in Violinists With Chronic Neck Pain

Taiwan24 participantsStarted 2018-06-12

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of a 6-week cervical stabilization exercise program in university violin players with chronic nonspecific neck pain.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * duration of playing the instrument longer than 5 years * practicing the violin more than 5 hours/week * constant neck pain for more than 3 months or at least 2 pain episodes in the last 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * previous surgery in the neck and shoulder regions * current participation in a structured exercises program * current treatment for neck and shoulder pain * red flags suggesting of cancer, infection, vascular insufficiency, and etc. during history taking * neurological symptoms of the upper extremities during screening tests (e.g. Spurling test and upper limb tension tests)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Changes in self-reported neck pain: Numeric Rating Scale

Timeframe: Pre-test 1 (week 0), Pre-test 2 (week 4) and Post-test (week 10)

Changes in neck disability

Timeframe: Pre-test 1 (week 0), Pre-test 2 (week 4) and Post-test (week 10)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04051593

SponsorNational Cheng Kung University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-09-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.