Effectiveness of McKenzie Exercises With and Without Stabilization Exercises in Patients With Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 76
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Pain intensity via Numeric pain rating scale
研究概览
简要总结
PURPOSE: To compare the effects of mckenzie exercises plus stabilization exercise to those of mckenzie exercises alone on disability, pain, range of motion (ROM) in patients with nonspecific chronic neck pain (NSCNP).
BACKGROUND: Little is known about the efficacy of providing mckenzie exercises in addition to cervical and scapulothoracic stabilization exercises in people with NSCNP.
HYPOTHESES We hypothesize that there will be no significant effect of adding stabilization exercises to mckenzie exercises than mckenzie exercises alone in patients with NSCNP.
RESEARCH QUESTION: Is there a statistically significant effect of adding stabilization exercises to mckenzie exercises on outcomes of patients with NSCNP?
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)
盲法说明
The assessors who will measure the outcomes will be blinded to the group allocation of participants. However, participants and the treating physiotherapist will not be blinded to the group allocation due to the nature of the intervention. Participants will be instructed not to reveal their group allocation to the assessor during the outcome assessment. To ensure blinding, the assessors will be instructed not to ask any questions that may reveal the group allocation of the participants. In addition, the assessors will be instructed not to discuss the study with the participants to avoid any potential unblinding.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 30 Years 至 50 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Ages between 30 and 50 years
- •Localized chronic neck pain without an exact etiology
- •Absence of any arm pain or discomfort that could be replicated by neck mobility or irritant assessment
- •Pain exists in the dorsal area, between two horizontal lines: the first line passes through 5) the lower half of the occipital area, and the second line runs through the spinous process of the first dorsal vertebra
排除标准
- •Neck pain caused by any other complications, such as a neoplasm, neurological diseases, or vascular diseases
- •History of neck surgery or fracture
- •Serious medical conditions that could affect participation in the study, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, or autoimmune disorders
- •Use of medication that could affect neck pain or exercise tolerance, such as opioids, muscle relaxants, or corticosteroids
- •Participation in other treatments or interventions for neck pain during the study period
- •Inability to understand or comply with study procedures or interventions, such as language barriers or cognitive impairment
结局指标
主要结局
Pain intensity via Numeric pain rating scale
时间窗: Changes in pain intensity at baseline and 6 weeks after end of treatment program.
The primary outcome measure will be pain intensity, assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). The intervention will consist of a 4-week program of cervical and scapulothoracic stabilization exercises, performed 3 times a week under the supervision of an experienced physical therapist. Pain intensity will be measured at baseline and 6 weeks after the end of the treatment program.
次要结局
- Cervical range of motion(Changes in cervical range of motion at baseline and 6 weeks after end of treatment program.)
- Neck disability index(Changes in disability at baseline and 6 weeks after end of treatment program.)
研究者
Mohamed Magdy ElMeligie
Lecturer of Physical Therapy and Director of Electromyography Lab
Ahram Canadian University