CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Manipulation, Mobilization, and Exercise for Nonspecific Neck Tension

Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2025-11-25

Plain-language summary

The primary purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the effects of different physiotherapy approaches, such as manipulation, mobilization, and neck exercises, on pain, range of motion, neck functionality, quality of life, muscle tightness, and psychological status in individuals with non-specific neck tension. Throughout the study, the clinical, physical, and myofascial parameters, as well as the psychological statuses of the patients, were recorded through detailed evaluations conducted before and after the treatment, within the framework of a treatment program planned as 2 sessions per week for a total of 8 sessions over 4 weeks.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 30 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * \- Non-specific neck muscle tension * Being between 18-30 years of age * Not having a chronic disease * Not having undergone any surgery, * Having limited mobility in the cervical region * Having at least 2 pains according to the Visual Analog Scale at rest * Individuals with subacute and chronic non-specific neck pain were included in this study * Having a negative vertebrobasilar artery test Exclusion Criteria: * -Having a chronic systemic disease * Having cervical straightening and cervical herniation (with a diagnosis and report) * Having undergone surgery * Having instability in the cervical joints and trauma within the last year * Having severe osteoporosis * Having neurological findings * Having received physical therapy within the last 6 months * Having vertigo

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?

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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

Visual Analog Scale

Timeframe: At baseline and the 4-week treatment period.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07751601

SponsorIstanbul Rumeli University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-22

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