Efficacy of Upper Trapezius Stretching on Neck Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Patients With Cervical Spondylosis: A Randomised Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 64
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Changes in Neck pain intensity
研究概览
简要总结
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.
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
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 40 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •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
排除标准
- •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
结局指标
主要结局
Changes in Neck pain intensity
时间窗: 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
时间窗: 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.
次要结局
- Changes in Neck Disability Index(Changes in Neck Disability Index at baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention and 3 months)
研究者
Mohamed Magdy ElMeligie
Lecturer of Physical Therapy and Director of Electromyography Lab
Ahram Canadian University