Effect of Kendall and Scapulothoracic Exercises in Treatment of Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain (NCT06980337) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of Kendall and Scapulothoracic Exercises in Treatment of Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2025-06-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the clinical trial is to investigate the effect of the combined Kendall and scapulothoracic exercises program on mechanosensitivity of brachial plexus, cervical range of motion, neck functional ability, and craniovertebral angle in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain.
we have 3 groups to compare between traditional treatment, scapulothoracic and kendall exercises in treatment of chronic non-specific neck pain.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Sixty patients of both genders were recruited in the study.
* The age of the recruited subjects were ranging from 25 to 50 years old
* Patients having neck pain symptoms provoked by neck postures, neck movement, or palpation of the cervical musculature, for at least the last 3 months
* Patients with a craniovertebral angle of less than 54º
* Subjects with a BMI 25-30
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of previous injury of the neck
* History of surgical intervention at the neck
* History of inflammatory joint disease affecting facet joints
* Neurological disorders such as cervical spondylosis, spondylolisthesis or disc prolapse (Kim et al., 2012).
* Rheumatic diseases.
* Cancer patients
* Patients who received pain medication or physical therapy for their neck pain during the last 3 months
* Patients who are unable to perform the exercises.
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
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The strength-duration curve to assess the change in mechanosensitivity of brachial plexus
Timeframe: at first week and after 4 weeks of treatment