McKenzie Exercises for Chronic Neck Pain: Stabilization vs. Non-Stabilization (NCT05838794) | Clinical Trial Compass
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McKenzie Exercises for Chronic Neck Pain: Stabilization vs. Non-Stabilization
Egypt76 participantsStarted 2023-04-21
Plain-language summary
PURPOSE: To compare the effects of mckenzie exercises plus stabilization exercise to those of mckenzie exercises alone on disability, pain, range of motion (ROM) in patients with nonspecific chronic neck pain (NSCNP).
BACKGROUND: Little is known about the efficacy of providing mckenzie exercises in addition to cervical and scapulothoracic stabilization exercises in people with NSCNP.
HYPOTHESES We hypothesize that there will be no significant effect of adding stabilization exercises to mckenzie exercises than mckenzie exercises alone in patients with NSCNP.
RESEARCH QUESTION: Is there a statistically significant effect of adding stabilization exercises to mckenzie exercises on outcomes of patients with NSCNP?
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Ages between 30 and 50 years
. Localized chronic neck pain without an exact etiology
. Absence of any arm pain or discomfort that could be replicated by neck mobility or irritant assessment
. Pain exists in the dorsal area, between two horizontal lines: the first line passes through 5) the lower half of the occipital area, and the second line runs through the spinous process of the first dorsal vertebra
Exclusion criteria
. Neck pain caused by any other complications, such as a neoplasm, neurological diseases, or vascular diseases
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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
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Pain intensity via Numeric pain rating scale
Timeframe: Changes in pain intensity at baseline and 6 weeks after end of treatment program.