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NCT Number: NCT06352294

Examining The Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises and Myofascial Release Technique in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Chronic neck pain is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects people frequently in life.

Postural control is based on the process of correctly identifying and selectively focusing the incoming afferent input of the Central Nervous System (CNS).

The main treatment options for people with neck pain include soft tissue and joint mobilizations, stabilization exercises for the neck, trunk and shoulder muscles, cervical Deckings, relaxation training, strengthening exercises and body awareness and posture training.

In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effects of myofascial relaxation on balance, pain, joint range of motion and functionality in individuals with chronic neck pain by dividing them into two groups in the form of core stabilization and core stabilization and myofascial relaxation.

The study included 45 people between the ages of 18 and 65. In two groups, the core stabilization group will be 22 people, and the core stabilization and myofascial relaxation group will be 23 people. The study period is planned as 6 weeks and 3 sessions per week.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi

Merkez, Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Having neck pain that has been going on for at least three months
  • The mean pain intensity according to the Visual Analog Scale (GAS) is moderate [4-6.9 centimeters (cm)
  • December] or be at a severe (7 cm and above) level
  • To be between the ages of Dec 18-65
  • To be literate and to be a writer
  • Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

  • Having severe degenerative arthritis
  • Having a neurological finding due to spinal root compression (Positive upper limb stretching tests,cervical compression test)
  • To have a finding due to pressure of the spinal cord (Positive L'hermitte sign, Babinski sign) is
  • Having undergone cervical spine surgery
  • Having a cervical neck fracture and/or joint subluxation/dislocation
  • Having osteoporosis and/or neck pain due to a tumor
  • Having a history of primary malignancy
  • Being pregnant
  • The title refers to neurological disease (Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.)
  • Having received physiotherapy and rehabilitation in the last three months

Treatment and study plan

Core stability training

Other

Before starting core stabilization exercises, hotpack will be given for 15 minutes in the warm-up phase, TENS application, then craniocervical flexion training will be given. Core stabilization exercises consist of three stages: easy, medium and difficult

Core stability training and myofascial relase

Other

Before starting core stabilization exercises, hotpack will be given for 15 minutes in the warm-up phase, TENS application, then craniocervical flexion training will be given. Core stabilization exercises consist of three stages: easy, medium and difficult. In addition, myofascial relaxation will be applied with roller bar along the superficial back line.

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain severity

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Visual Analog Scale ( 0-10, higher means worse )

  2. Pressure pain threshold (PPT)

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Pressure pain threshold was measured with an algometer.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Balance

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Measurements were made with a Biodex balance device. The scores obtained as a result of 3 measurements were averaged. As the score increases, the balance is considered to have worsened.

  2. Range of motion

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Movement skills of the neck area were recorded.

  3. Neck Disability İndex

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    It is a disability level determination scale consisting of 10 questions for the person with neck pain.

  4. DASH

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    It is a 30-question survey used to determine the level of functionality in patients suffering from upper extremity and neck pain. As the score increases, the level of disability increases.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of Myofascial Relaxation Technique Applied Together With Core Stabilization Trainings on Balance, Pain, Joint Range of Motion and Functionality in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Apr 8, 2024
Registry last updated
Nov 21, 2025

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