Comparison of the Effects of Whole-Body Vibration and Exercise Interventions on Sensorimotor Function in Young Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 38
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- hange from Baseline in Functional Disability Score on the Neck Disability Index (NDI).
研究概览
简要总结
Chronic neck pain is a prevalent issue among young adults, potentially impacting pain levels, range of motion, posture, balance, and daily functional activities. This study is designed to compare two distinct physical therapy interventions for young individuals diagnosed with chronic non-specific neck pain: Whole-Body Vibration (WBV), involving standing on a vibrating platform, and Sensorimotor Exercise (SME), which focuses on improving neck awareness, coordination, balance, and motor control.
The primary objective is to determine whether one of these therapeutic approaches is more effective than the other in enhancing neck-related sensorimotor function, reducing pain intensity, and improving overall functional capacity over a 4-week intervention period. The study population consists of male and female university students aged 18 to 30 years presenting with chronic neck pain. The investigators anticipate that while both intervention protocols may yield clinical benefits, the comparative results will demonstrate which method provides superior short-term improvements in pain management and cervical function.
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
- 18 Years 至 30 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Diagnosis of non-specific neck pain,
- •Age of 18 years or older,
- •History of neck pain for at least 3 months,
- •Pain intensity score of 3.5 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS),
- •Functional disability score of 5 or higher on the Neck Disability Index (NDI),
- •Sufficient literacy to complete the assessment scales.
排除标准
- •Diagnosis of disc herniation or spinal stenosis,
- •History of spinal surgery or major trauma,
- •Systemic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or advanced arthrosis,
- •Neurological diseases or balance disorders,
- •Severe pain in other body parts or recent lower extremity injuries.
研究组 & 干预措施
Whole Body Vibration
干预措施: Whole Body Vibration (Device)
Sensorimotor Training
干预措施: Sensorimotor Training (Procedure)
结局指标
主要结局
hange from Baseline in Functional Disability Score on the Neck Disability Index (NDI).
时间窗: Baseline and at the end of treatment (4 weeks).
The disability level of the participants related to neck pain was measured using the Neck Disability Index (NDI), which is the most widely used region-specific assessment tool. Developed by Vernon and Mior, this questionnaire is valid, reliable, and sensitive for both acute and chronic conditions, including musculoskeletal neck pain, whiplash injury, and cervical radiculopathy. The Turkish cultural adaptation, validity, and reliability were established by Aslan Telci et al. The NDI consists of 10 sections, each scored from 0 to 5 (0 = no disability, 5 = most severe disability), covering pain intensity, personal care, lifting, reading, headache, concentration, work, driving, sleep, and leisure activities. Total scores range from 0 to 50, where higher scores indicate greater disability. Disability levels are categorized as: 0-4 points (no disability), 5-14 points (mild), 15-24 points (moderate), 25-34 points (severe), and 35 or above (total). The minimal clinically important difference.
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
时间窗: Baseline and at the end of treatment (4 weeks).
Participants' pain perception was evaluated using the VAS, a tool widely utilized in clinical and scientific research that ranges from 0 to 10 points (0=no pain, 10=maximum pain). Pain intensity was categorized according to the classification described, using the VAS scoring system, which is a validated and reliable scale for measuring musculoskeletal pain.
次要结局
- Joint Position Sense Error (JPSE) test.(Baseline and at the end of treatment (4 weeks).)
- Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) device.(Baseline and at the end of treatment (4 weeks).)
- Cervical Deep Neck Flexor Muscle Endurance Test.(Baseline and at the end of treatment (4 weeks).)
- Gaze Stability Test(Baseline and at the end of treatment (4 weeks))
- Bournemouth Neck Pain Questionnaire(BNPQ).(Baseline and at the end of treatment (4 weeks))
- The Single-leg Stance Test(Baseline and at the end of treatment (4 weeks).)
- Y-Balance Test (YBT).(Baseline and at the end of treatment (4 weeks).)
- head posture analysis.(Baseline and at the end of treatment (4 weeks).)
- Fremantle Neck Awareness Questionnaire (FreNAQ).(Baseline and at the end of treatment (4 weeks).)
研究者
Borna Farhoomand
MSc Student in Physical Therapy / Physiotherapy
Pamukkale University