Upper Trapezius Stretching in Patients With Cervical Spondylosis

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Cervical Spondylosis
• Interventions: Other: Upper fibers of trapezius stretching; Other: Standard care

• Registration Number: NCT05920564
• Lead Sponsor: Ahram Canadian University

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of upper trapezius stretching exercises on pain intensity, neck range of motion, and disability in patients with cervical spondylosis. Patients with diagnosed cervical spondylosis will be randomly assigned to either a study group performing upper trapezius stretches or a control group. Both groups will receive heat treatment and strengthening exercises. The study group will additionally perform specific upper trapezius stretching exercises. Outcomes measures will be assessed before and after 4 weeks of intervention and will include neck pain intensity, range of motion, and disability using the Neck Disability Index. The study hypothesizes that the study group will demonstrate greater improvements in pain, range of motion, and disability compared to the control group. The study findings could provide data to guide physical therapy management of cervical spondylosis.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2023-06
• Study First Submitted: 2023-06-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-06-17
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-06-17
• Study First Posted: 2023-06-27
• Last Update Posted: 2023-06-27
• Study Start: 2023-06-28
• Primary Completion: 2024-03-01
• Study Completion: 2024-03-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 64

Inclusion Criteria

• Diagnosis of cervical spondylosis confirmed by orthopedic specialist
• Presence of neck pain for at least 3 months
• willingness to participate in the study and comply with the intervention

Exclusion Criteria

• Recent neck trauma or fractures (within 6 months)
• Previous neck surgery
• Concurrent medical conditions that could affect neck pain and range of motion (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis)
• Concurrent physical therapy or rehabilitation for neck or shoulder
• Use of corticosteroids within past 3 months
• Pregnancy or serious circulatory conditions (due to use of heat pack)
• Known hypersensitivity to heat or cold
• Cognitive impairment that could interfere with ability to understand and complete self-report questionnaires and comply with interventions

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Intervention group	Standard care	-
Intervention group	Upper fibers of trapezius stretching	-
Control group	Standard care	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Changes in Neck pain intensity	Changes in neck pain intensity at baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention and 3 months	elf-reported pain intensity in the neck region using a numerical rating scale (NRS).
Changes in Neck range of motion	Changes in neck range of motion at baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention and 3 months	Degree of neck flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation using a goniometer.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Changes in Neck Disability Index	Changes in Neck Disability Index at baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention and 3 months	Self-reported disability due to neck pain based on a 10-item questionnaire covering pain intensity, personal care, lifting, reading, headaches, concentration, work, driving, sleeping and recreation. Scored from 0-50, higher scores indicate greater disability.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy, Ahram Canadian University; 🇪🇬 Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza, Egypt