Comparison of the Short-term Effect of Superficial Thermotherapy Applications in Acute Nonspecific Neck Pain-Randomised Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- The Numerical Rating Scale (NPRS-11)
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal pain disorders secondary to low back pain. Medical and non-medical treatments such as physiotherapy are applied in its treatment. Patients with nonspecific neck pain (NBA) can be treated with various interventions such as drug therapy, manual therapy, heat and exercise. Although it is frequently used in clinical practice, there is no evidence that superficial thermotherapy (hot or cold) methods effectively relieve neck pain. Therefore, this study aims to compare the short-term effects of superficial hot or cold applications on pain, range of motion and functional status in patients with NBA.
Investigators
Nuray Alaca
Assoc, Prof. Nuray Alaca, Head of department Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Acibadem University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Being diagnosed with nonspecific neck pain by a doctor,
- •To be between the ages of 18-65,
- •Neck pain lasting for less than 1 month
- •No previous neck or shoulder surgery,
- •No shoulder pain due to any cause,
- •A tumour or inflammatory disease underlying the neck pain not to be found,
- •A clinically underlying stenosis or discogenic problem not to be present.
- •Negative results from the following clinical examination tests;
- •Spurling test, Lhermitte test, Cervical distraction test, Adson test,
Exclusion Criteria
- •Not meeting the inclusion criteria,
- •Positive neurological examination (positive motor presence, reflex or sensory abnormalities indicating spinal root compression) or abnormal neurological findings related to nerve compression in the upper limb
- •Systemic rheumatological or metabolic diseases or cancer
- •Refusal to participate in the study,
- •Failure to complete treatment,
- •Having any neurological problem
- •Severe psychological illnesses
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The Numerical Rating Scale (NPRS-11)
Time Frame: Change from baseline pain score at 3th day
The Numerical Rating Scale (NPRS-11) is an 11-point scale for self-report of pain. It is the most commonly used unidimensional pain scale. The respondent selects a whole number (integers 0-10) that best reflects the intensity (or other quality if requested of his/her pain.0 point is the minimum and 10 point is the maximum. The higher the score, the more severe the pain.
Range of Motion
Time Frame: Change from baseline range of motion at 3th day
CROM device will be used. The active range of motion of each individual will be measured and measured in accordance with the manufacturer's procedures
Global Rating of Change scale (Patient Satisfaction)
Time Frame: Change from baseline Global Rating of Change scale at 3th day
Patient satisfaction regarding improvement in shoulder function will be evaluated by the Global Rating of Change scale. All participants will be asked to rate their condition after a six-week intervention period compared to baseline by indicating whether they have improved significantly, improved slightly, unchanged, deteriorated slightly, or deteriorated significantly between -3 to +3, with a higher value indicating better condition in this study.
Secondary Outcomes
- Pressure Pain Threshold(Change from baseline Pressure Pain Threshold at 3th day)
- Neck disability index(Change from baseline disability scale at 3th day)