Joint Mobilization vs. Strengthening Exercises on Cervical Proprioception for Nonspecific Neck Pain (NCT06960525) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Joint Mobilization vs. Strengthening Exercises on Cervical Proprioception for Nonspecific Neck Pain
Saudi Arabia26 participantsStarted 2024-10-20
Plain-language summary
This clinical trial aims to compare the effects of cervical joint mobilization versus cervical strengthening exercises in patients with chronic neck pain. The study will assess neck proprioception, pain intensity, cervical muscle strength, range of motion, and neck disability.
The main question it aims to answer is:
Which treatment is superior, or do they have equal effects after the first session and after the 12th session?
Participants will:
Receive either cervical joint mobilization or cervical strengthening exercises for 12 sessions.
Do not perform any physical therapy treatment outside the trial. Visit the clinic three times per week for treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 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:
* 18 to 50 years
* Pain ≥ 3 months
* Neck pain on VAS ≥ 3/10
* NDI ≥ 5/50 points
* ZZ Errors ≥ 9 or the time to complete the task ≥ 28s
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unilateral headache aggravated by neck movement.
* Upper extremity symptoms beyond the elbow.
* Any history of neck trauma including whiplash
* Recent fractures (last 8 weeks)
* Cervical surgery (last 3 months)
* Current neck-related dizziness
* Known or suspected ves3bular pathology
* Internal fixation of the cervical spine
* Physical therapy for the neck (last 3 months)
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
1
Active cervical movement sense
Timeframe: Three points: 1) baseline, 2) immediately after intervention, and 3) week 4
2
Cervical joint position error
Timeframe: Three points: 1) baseline, 2) immediately after intervention, and 3) week 4