Effects of Eye Exercises and Self-Cervical Mobilization on Pain, Cervical Proprioception, and Quality of Life in Office Workers With Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 66
- 主要终点
- Pain intensity (VAS 0-10)
研究概览
简要总结
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effects of eye exercises and eye exercises plus self-cervical mobilization versus ergonomic education in office workers with mechanical neck pain. A total of 66 participants will be randomized to one of three groups and followed for 6 weeks. Outcomes assessed at baseline and week 6 include pain (VAS), cervical proprioception (joint position error), neck disability (NDI), cervical range of motion, and quality of life (Nottingham Health Profile).
详细描述
Mechanical neck pain is common among office workers and may be associated with impaired cervical sensorimotor control. This study is a three-arm randomized controlled trial comparing (1) eye exercises, (2) eye exercises plus self-cervical mobilization, and (3) ergonomic education. Sixty-six eligible office workers aged 25-50 years with mechanical neck pain will be randomized using a computer-generated sequence; outcome assessment is intended to be performed by a blinded assessor. The intervention period is 6 weeks with programs delivered 3 times per week. Outcomes will be measured at baseline and week 6, including pain (VAS), cervical proprioception (joint position error), neck disability (NDI), cervical range of motion, and quality of life (Nottingham Health Profile).
Semra Karaçomak Etik Kurul
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 25 Years 至 50 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Office workers aged 25-50 years.
- •Desk-based work for ≥6 months.
- •Computer use ≥4 hours/day, ≥5 days/week.
- •Mechanical neck pain (recurrent in the last 3 months or chronic ≥4 weeks).
排除标准
- •History of cervical fracture/trauma or cervical surgery.
- •Neurological deficit (e.g., radiculopathy/myelopathy) or vestibular disorder.
- •Cervical disc herniation, fibromyalgia, or rheumatologic disease.
- •Significant visual disorder/strabismus or conditions affecting oculomotor/vestibulo-ocular function.
- •Participation in a neck/eye exercise program within the last 6 months.
- •Regular use of analgesics or muscle relaxants.
- •Pregnancy.
- •Hemophilia or bleeding/coagulation disorders.
研究组 & 干预措施
eye exercises
Participants perform a structured eye exercise program for 6 weeks (3 sessions/week).
干预措施: Eye Exercise Program (Other)
Eye Exercises + Self-Cervical Mobilization
Participants perform the same eye exercise program plus a self-cervical mobilization program for 6 weeks (3 sessions/week).
干预措施: Eye Exercise Program + Self-Cervical Mobilization (Other)
Control - Ergonomic Education
Participants receive office ergonomics education/recommendations for neck pain management.
干预措施: Ergonomic Education (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Pain intensity (VAS 0-10)
时间窗: Baseline and Week 6
Change in neck pain intensity measured using a 0-10 Visual Analog Scale.
次要结局
- Neck disability (Neck Disability Index, NDI)(Baseline and Week 6)
- Quality of life (Nottingham Health Profile, NHP)(Baseline and Week 6)
- Cervical proprioception (Joint Position Error, degrees)(Baseline and Week 6)
- Cervical range of motion (goniometry)(Baseline and Week 6)
研究者
SEMRA KARACOMAK
Msc
Bahçeşehir University