CompletedNot Applicable

Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Novel Neck Training Device

Germany46 participantsStarted 2024-03-05

Plain-language summary

Functional training focusing on dynamic, multiplanar eccentric loading of the neck's complex musculature may provide a unique training effect that may protect against neck injuries and mTBI. The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy and adherence of a 12-week TopSpin360 training regimen on important physiologic and performance outcome measures between an intervention group and a control group. The specific aims are 1) to compare differences in four physiologic neck measures and two TopSpin360 performance measures by group and gender, and 2) to evaluate program adherence.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy active-duty service members of any military rank assigned to LRMC * 18-35 years old * assigned to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center * own a personal cellphone to download the TopSpin360 App (intervention group) * able to attend the two times per week training * have sufficient time on station to complete entire study including post-study measures. Exclusion Criteria: * any medical profile that prevents full participation in the ACFT * any chronic inner ear abnormalities (e.g., Meniere's disease or benign positional vertigo) * history of invasive neck procedures (cortisone injections or neck surgery) * any known cervical spine disorders (e.g., degenerative changes of the cervical spine) or gross cervical spine abnormalities when examined by the staff physical therapist * non-US military personnel, i.e., German or Netherlands military personnel etc.

What they're measuring

Change in neck circumference measurement over time

Timeframe: Day 1 and post 12 week exercise follow up visit day

Change in cervical spine range of motion (ROM) measurements over time

Timeframe: Day 1 and post 12 week exercise follow up visit day

Change in Maximum Voluntary Isometric Contraction Testing (MVIC) over time

Timeframe: Day 1 and post 12 week exercise follow up visit day

Change in speed for Peak Revolutions per minute (RPM) over time (TopSpin group only)

Timeframe: Day 1 and post 12 week exercise follow up visit day

Change in speed for completion of 60 revolutions over time (TopSpin group only)

Timeframe: Day 1 and post 12 week exercise follow up visit day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06410846

SponsorLandstuhl Regional Medical Center

Sponsor typeFED

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-24

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