Effects of Connective Tissue Massage and Physical Modalities Combined With Stabilization Exercise… (NCT07150143) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Connective Tissue Massage and Physical Modalities Combined With Stabilization Exercises in Chronic Neck Pain
Turkey (Türkiye)27 participantsStarted 2025-09-12
Plain-language summary
This randomized, double-blinded controlled trial aims to investigate the comparative effects of connective tissue massage and physical modalities, when combined with cervical and scapulothoracic stabilization exercises, in individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain. A total of 51 participants aged 18-65 years will be randomly assigned into three groups. Group 1 will perform stabilization exercises alone, Group 2 will receive stabilization exercises plus connective tissue massage, and Group 3 will receive stabilization exercises plus electrotherapy modalities (infrared, continuous ultrasound, and TENS). The interventions will be conducted twice weekly for 8 weeks, and participants will also perform home-based exercises daily. Primary outcomes include pain, disability, and endurance, while secondary outcomes focus on quality of life, cervical range of motion, and scapular function.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between 18 and 65 years of age,
* Having non-specific chronic neck pain localized to the posterior cervical spine between the occipital region and the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra,
* Being able to cooperate with the assessments to be performed in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Neck pain resulting from trauma within the past 6 months;
* A history of surgery related to cervical problems;
* Clinical signs of cervical radiculopathy and/or myelopathy;
* Inflammatory arthritis involving the cervical spine;
* Tumors or infections of the cervical spine;
* Vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency;
* Neurological disorders (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or syringomyelia);
* Congenital anomalies affecting the spine; systemic diseases (such as diabetes mellitus);
* Shoulder pathologies (including tendinitis, bursitis, or capsulitis).
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
Neck Disability Index
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
2
Deep Cervical Flexor Test
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks.
3
Cervical Range of Motion Assessment
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
4
Bournemouth Neck Questionnaire
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks.