Comparison of Effectiveness of Alexander Technique Versus Feldenkrais Technique in Non - Specific Neck Pain Patients

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Neck Pain
• Interventions: Diagnostic Test: Alexander Technique (AT); Diagnostic Test: Feldenkrais Technique (FT)

• Registration Number: NCT06366919
• Lead Sponsor: Superior University

Brief Summary

Comparison of Effectiveness of Alexander Technique Versus Feldenkrais Technique in Non - Specific Neck Pain Patients

Detailed Description

The proposed synopsis aims to compare the effectiveness of Alexander Technique nd Feldenkrais Technique in alleviating non spicific neck pain. Both AT and FT are somatic education methods focusing on improving body awareness and movement patterns. The study will involve non - specificc neck pain paytients randomly assigned to either AT Or FT intervention groups Outcome measures will include pain intensity, posture, functional ability and quality of sleep. Data will be collected at baseline, post - interventrion and on follow up to assess the short term and long term effects. Statistical analysis will be conducted to determine differences in outcomes between the two groups. Understanding the comparitive effectiveness of AT and FT could provide valuable insights for healthcare professionals in choosing appropriate intervention for non - specific neck pain patients management.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-04
• Study Start: 2024-04-01
• Study First Submitted: 2024-04-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-04-15
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-04-15
• Study First Posted: 2024-04-16
• Last Update Posted: 2024-04-16
• Primary Completion: 2024-05-15
• Study Completion: 2024-06-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 44

Inclusion Criteria

• Both male and female patients
• Patients who have compromised activity of daily living due to neck pain
• Patients with non - specific neck pain
• Patients aging from 20 to 25 years

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients with diagnose dneck pathologysuch as cervical disc herniation and spondylosis etc.
• Patients who are unable to participate in any physical activity
• Patients with recent neck injury or trauma
• Patients with cognitive impairment

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Alexander Technique (AT)	Alexander Technique (AT)	-
Feldenkrais Technique (FT)	Feldenkrais Technique (FT)	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
REEDCO Posture Assessment and Sleep Quality Scale	4 Months	a standard posture assessment and graded in the coronal and sagittal views in head-to-foot sequences
Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire	4 Months	The Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire (NPQ) measures the neck pain and the consequent patient disabilities.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Chaudary Muhammad Akram Teaching Hospital, Azra Naheed Medical College, Superior University; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan