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NCT Number: NCT06578481

The Effectiveness of Postural Stabilization Exercises in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of postural stabilization exercises given in addition to cervical stabilization on craniovertebral angle, neck disability index, and quality of life in people with chronic neck pain.Sixty women with chronic neck pain between the ages of 20-60 were included in the study and the individuals were randomly divided into two groups. Individuals in the first group underwent cervical stabilization (CS) exercises and additional scapular and lumbopelvic stabilization (SLPS) exercises three times a week for 6 weeks. The second group was treated with only CS exercises for the same period. In addition, stretching exercises and a 20-minute hot pack were applied to the muscles around the neck of all patients. Craniovertebral angle (CVA) was measured by photogrammetry. Disability level was measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI). The Turkish version of the Short Form-36 (SF-36) was used to assess quality of life.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

European University of Lefke

Lefka, Gemikonağı, 99790, Cyprus

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • The study included females between the ages of 20-60 years, with moderate pain intensity (3 cm and above according to the Visual Pain Scale) and neck pain lasting more than 3 months.

Exclusion criteria

  • Participants who had undergone any shoulder or neck surgery complained of fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome, had a neurological disease, cervical radiculopathy, and serious systemic disease that would interfere with treatment, and who were pregnant were excluded from the study

Treatment and study plan

Exercises

Other

Individuals in the first group underwent cervical stabilization (CS) exercises and additional scapular and lumbopelvic stabilization (SLPS) exercises three times a week for 6 weeks. The second group was treated with only CS exercises for the same period. In addition, stretching exercises and a 20-minute hot pack were applied to the muscles around the neck of all patients.

Primary outcomes

  1. Craniovertebral Angle Measurement

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    The craniovertebral angle (CVA) is formed by the intersection of a horizontal line passing through the seventh cervical vertebra in the sagittal plane and a line going to the tragus of the ear

  2. Neck Disability Index

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    The Neck Disability Index was used to assess the disability of people with chronic neck pain during daily activities

  3. Health Related Quality of Life

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    The Turkish version of the Short Form-36 (SF-36) is used to assess health-related quality of life. Short Form-36 (SF-36) is a self-assessment scale and analyses 8 dimensions of health

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

European University of Lefke

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Postural Stabilization Exercises on Craniovertebral Angle, Disability and Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain: Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Aug 29, 2024
Registry last updated
Aug 29, 2024

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