Self-Mobilization Versus Kinesio-Taping on the Cervical Region in Electronic Device Users

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Neck Pain
• Interventions: Other: Kinesiology taping; Other: Self-mobilization

• Registration Number: NCT05717868
• Lead Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (IUC)

Brief Summary

The purpose of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of kinesio-taping versus self-mobilization applied to the cervical region of long-duration electronic device users.

Detailed Description

There is increasing use of electronic devices among individuals due to technological advancement and increasing work demands. The prolong use of these devices may result to discomfort in the neck and impairments in cervical range of motion, proprioceptive sense, muscle activities, and disability among users of electronic devices. Kinesio-taping and self-mobilization in the cervical region may improve function, and reduce disability. Therefore the aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of kinesio-taping against self-mobilization among long-duration electronic device users.

Participants will be randomized into either a kinesio-taping or self-mobilization group. Treatment will be administered within a four-week period. Participants will be evaluated at baseline, post-intervention and at one-month follow-up.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-11-16
• Status Verified: 2023-01
• Study First Submitted: 2023-01-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-01-29
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-01-29
• Study First Posted: 2023-02-08
• Last Update Posted: 2023-02-08
• Primary Completion: 2023-05
• Study Completion: 2023-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 32

Inclusion Criteria

• Complain of pain in the neck
• Using electronic devices (including smart phones, desktop computers, laptops, tablets) for at least 4 hours a day,
• Using electronic devices for at least 6 months,
• Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

• Having a history of allergic reaction,
• Having previous cervical pathologies such as cervical spondylolisthesis, disc herniation, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle or ligament injury or strain,
• Having had neck or shoulder surgery,
• Having a neurological deficit (eg numbness, muscle weakness and loss of sensation).

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Kinesio-taping group	Kinesiology taping	Kinesio-tape will be applied from the dorsal region (T1-T2) to the upper cervical region (C1-C2), two times weekly in a period of four weeks.
Self-mobilization group	Self-mobilization	Self-SNAG technique will be applied by the participants with the help of a towel, and performed for a four week period.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Upper trapezius electrical muscle activity	One-month follow up (week 9)	The Trigno Avanti SEMG system (Delsys inc., Boston) will be used to measure the surface electromyographic activities of the upper trapezius muscle.The electrodes will be placed over the right and left trapezius muscle along the lines connecting the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) to the right and left acromion.
Visaul Analogue Scale (VAS)	One-month follow up (week 9)	Participants will indicate their pain level on a 10 cm horizontal line; where 0 indicates no pain and 1- the worst possible pain the subject could experience.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Joint Position Sense Error	One-month follow up (week 9)	Joint position sense error of the cervical joint will be tested in flexion, extension, left and right rotation using a laser pointer.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey