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NCT Number: NCT03395054

The Effects of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Pulmonary Functions and Respiratory Muscle Strength

This study aims to assess the effects of stabilization exercises on pulmonary functions and respiratory muscle strength. 42 participants with neck pain enrolled the study.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Institute of Health Sciences

Ankara, Altındağ, 06030, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This study aims to assess the effects of stabilization exercises on pulmonary functions and respiratory muscle strength. 42 participants with neck pain enrolled the study. Participants were divided into two groups, stabilization group (n=21) and the control group (n=21). The participants underwent a total of 24 sessions of treatment thrice a week for eight weeks under the supervision of a physiotherapist.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • neck pain longer than 3 months
  • patients between ages of 18 and 55

Exclusion criteria

  • patients with neurologic symptoms
  • patients with chronic pulmonary disease
  • previous surgery on cervical region

Treatment and study plan

cervical stabilization exercises

Other

cervical stabilization exercises

conventional exercises

Other

conventional exercises

Primary outcomes

  1. pulmonary functions

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    pulmonary functions were measured with spirometric tests by two experienced physical therapists.

  2. respiratory muscle strength

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    respiratory muscle strength was measured using mouth pressure device by two experienced physical therapists.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hacettepe University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Pulmonary Functions and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Patients With Neck Pain

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Jan 10, 2018
Registry last updated
Jan 10, 2018

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