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NCT Number: NCT05392023

Effects of Scapular Stabilization Program in Patients Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of scapular stabilization program on pain, range of motion and disability in patients with chronic non- specific neck pain. This study will be a randomized controlled trial and 28 patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria will be included in the study. they will be allocated into 2 groups using non- probability purposive sampling technique. Experimental group will receive relaxation exercises for the cervico-scapular region combined with SSP(scapular stabilization program). The Control group will receive relaxation exercises only. Outcome measure: Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Goniometer, and Neck Disability Index will measure pain, range of motion, and disability. The experimental group will receive a total of 45 minutes sessions, thrice a week on alternate days for 3 weeks. The Control group will receive relaxation exercises in cervico-scapular region including neck stretches, stretches of scapular muscles, and myofascial release 3 times a week for 3 weeks on alternate days. Measurements will be taken at the baseline, at the end of 3rd week and for long term effects follow- up at 6 weeks. Data will be analyzed by SPSS version 20.

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Key information

Conditions

Neck Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Riphah Rehabilitation Center

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

About this study

This study will provide evidence for management strategies of chronic NNP (nonspecific neck pain) solely focusing on a well-designed SSP (scapular stabilization program). The study will enable physiotherapists to induct this exercise program (Scapular stabilization program) in their treatment regimens to manage NNP. Some studies have used these exercises in combination to treat people with chronic neck pain. It is hypothesized that adding a scapular stabilization program will increase treatment efficacy. This study will enable us to solely evaluate the effects of SSP on NNP without adding other treatment strategies. This study aims to determine the effects of a scapular stabilization program on pain, range of motion and disability in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain. This study will be a randomized controlled trial and 28 patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria will be included in the study. they will be allocated into 2 groups using the non-probability purposive sampling technique. The experimental group will receive relaxation exercises for the cervico-scapular region combined with SSP(scapular stabilization program). The Control group will receive relaxation exercises only. Outcome measure: Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Goniometer and Neck Disability Index will measure pain, range of motion, and disability. The experimental group will receive a total of 45 minutes sessions, thrice a week on alternate days for 3 weeks. The Control group will receive relaxation exercises in the cervico-scapular region including neck stretches, stretches of scapular muscles, and myofascial release 3 times a week for 3 weeks on alternate days. Measurements will be taken at the baseline, at the end of the 3rd week and for long-term effects follow up at the 6th week. Data will be analyzed by SPSS version 20.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients of age between 18-35 years
  • NPRS value more than or equal to 4
  • Chronic nonspecific neck pain for more than 3 months
  • Shoulder flexion 130˚ or more

Exclusion criteria

  • Structural abnormalities like fractures/spondylosis
  • Any other musculoskeletal problem
  • Neurological problems
  • H/o cervical or thoracic surgery Psychological disorders

Treatment and study plan

Relaxation Exercises and Scapular Stabilization exercise program

Other

Scapular Stabilization Program (3 sets of 10 reps each/day). This exercise program is for muscles affecting scapular alignment due to chronic neck pain. A specialized program of non-resistive scapular upward rotation, wall facing arm lift, backward rolling arm lift, overhead arm raise, shoulder abduction in scapular plane above 120˚, shoulder shrugs, levator scapulae and pectoralis minor stretching. Hot pack (10 min) and relaxation exercises including myofascial release and stretching of neck and scapular region muscles. A total of 45 minutes session three times a week on alternate days for 3 weeks. Assessment will be done at baseline, on the end of 3rd week and for long-term effects at the end of 6th week.

Relaxation Exercises of cervico- scapular region

Other

Relaxation exercises of the cervico-scapular region including neck stretches of scapular muscles and myofascial release will be given to patients three times a week on alternate days for 3 weeks. Assessment will be done at baseline, at the end of the 3rd week, and for long-term effects at the end of the 6th week.

Primary outcomes

  1. NPRS

    Time frame: 3rd day

    The NPRS is a segmented numeric version of the visual analog scale (VAS) in which a respondent selects a whole number (0-10) that best reflects the intensity of his/her pain 11-point numeric scale ranges from '0' representing no pain to 10 representing the worst imaginable pain

  2. Goniometer

    Time frame: 3rd day

    The science of measuring the joint ranges in each plane of the joint is called goniometry. Goniometer is a device that measures an angle or permits the rotation of an object to a definite position. Thoracic flexion and extension will be assessed through it.

  3. NDI

    Time frame: 3rd day

    It is a 10-item questionnaire that measures a patient's self-reported neck pain related disability.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Scapular Stabilization Program on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Patients With Chronic Non- Specific Neck Pain

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2023
First posted
May 26, 2022
Registry last updated
Apr 3, 2023

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