Comparison of Eccentric Muscle Training and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques … (NCT06407479) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Eccentric Muscle Training and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques in Neck Pain
Turkey (Türkiye)45 participantsStarted 2024-05-09
Plain-language summary
This trial compared eccentric exercise training and the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) technique, each added to a common cervical stretching and stabilisation programme, in individuals with non-specific neck pain. Outcomes were neck-related disability, multidimensional pain, cervical range of motion, deep cervical flexor endurance, kinesiophobia and health-related quality of life, assessed at baseline and after 6 weeks.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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INCLUSION CRITERIA
* Being between the ages of 18-65
* Deep cervical flexor endurance time of less than 60 seconds on the modified craniocervical flexor endurance test at screening. Candidates able to hold the test position for 60 seconds or longer were considered to have sufficient deep cervical flexor endurance and were not enrolled.
* History of neck pain that has persisted for at least 7 days
* Agreeing to participate in the study
* Having the ability to read and write Turkish. EXCLUSION CRITERIA
* Radiculopathy and structural disorder in the cervical region,
* Surgery to the cervical region,
* Inflammatory disease,
* Severe psychological illness,
* Presence of infection in the bone and soft tissue in the cervical spine,
* Malignancy,
* Advanced osteoporosis,
* Those with upper extremity pathologies,
* Having a neurological disease that will prevent treatment
* Having previously undergone cervical region and spine surgery
* Having been included in a physiotherapy program for the neck and back area in the last 6 months,
* It was defined as the administration of drugs such as NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) and opioids in the last 24 hours.
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
1
Cervical Deep Flexor Muscle Endurance Test
Timeframe: Baseline (before the first session) and 6 weeks (immediately after the final session of the intervention period). No further follow-up.
2
World Health Organization Quality of Life Survey Short Form
Timeframe: Baseline (before the first session) and 6 weeks (immediately after the final session of the intervention period). No further follow-up.
3
Neck Disability Index
Timeframe: Baseline (before the first session) and 6 weeks (immediately after the final session of the intervention period). No further follow-up.
4
Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale
Timeframe: Baseline (before the first session) and 6 weeks (immediately after the final session of the intervention period). No further follow-up.
5
Cervical joint goniometric measurements
Timeframe: Baseline (before the first session) and 6 weeks (immediately after the final session of the intervention period). No further follow-up.