CompletedNot Applicable

Diaphragmatic Doming vs Breathing Exercises on Ventilatory Function & Core Endurance in Chronic Neck Pain

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2022-03-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study is to investigate if there is any difference between effect of diaphragmatic doming versus breathing exercises on ventilatory function and core endurance in patients with chronic neck pain

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 30 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: * Patient has chronic neck pain (for more than 3 months) * Their age ranged from 20 to 30 years old * Their body mass index ranged from (18.5 -29.9) kg/m2 * Poor results on the cranio-cervical flexion (CCF) test using a pressure biofeedback instrument. Exclusion Criteria: * History of respiratory disease and Clinical signs of a severe cardiac event. * Severe psychiatric or cognitive impairment * Tumor and Spinal fractures * Spinal cord compression that required urgent surgery * Current or past Smokers * Obese (BMI \>30) or underweight (BMI ˂18.5)

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

Endurance of deep cervical flexors

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Forced vital capacity (FVC).

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Visual Analogue Score for pain intensity

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06119399

SponsorMina Atef Georgui Elias

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-31

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Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 30 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.

What they're measuring

Endurance of deep cervical flexors

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Forced vital capacity (FVC).

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Visual Analogue Score for pain intensity

Timeframe: 6 weeks