Validity of Neck Extensor Muscles Endurance Test in Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain and Asymptomatic Subjects

October 24, 2017 updated by: Dr. L. Ghamkhar, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science
Neck pain (NP) is one of the most common and costly musculoskeletal complaints in today's societies. Cervical muscles endurance has been commonly associated with the development of NP. Real-time ultrasound imaging is a reliable and valid technique recently used by physical therapists to evaluate muscle structure, function and activation patterns. The aim of this study is if change in muscle thickness can correlate with the results of the endurance testing.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

220

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
      • Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1985713831
        • University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 60 years (ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Subjects with and without neck pain

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects with neck pain: experiencing pain for at least 3 months in the last year, having pain score of 3 or more on visual analogue scale.
  • Healthy subjects: no history of neck pain

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of cervical discopathy
  • Any surgery on neck
  • Traumatic neck injury
  • Any congenital disorders

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Chronic non specific neck pain
Experiencing neck pain for at least 3 months in the last year
Other: Assessment
Without neck pain (asymptomatic)
No history of neck pain
Other: Assessment

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Flexor and Extensor cervical muscles holding time (second)
Time Frame: 6 months
6 months
Anteroposterior diameter of the flexor and extensor cervical muscles (mm)
Time Frame: 6 months
6 months
Mediolateral diameter of the flexor and extensor cervical muscles (mm)
Time Frame: 6 months
6 months
Cross section area of the flexor and extensor cervical muscles (cm2)
Time Frame: 6 months
6 months
Neck disability questionnaire score
Time Frame: 6 months
6 months
Visual analogue scale score
Time Frame: 6 months
6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Pearson correlation coefficient of the cervical muscles holding time with Anteroposterior and border and cross section area of the flexor and extensor cervical muscles
Time Frame: 6 months
6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2015

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

April 1, 2017

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

May 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 3, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 7, 2016

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

June 13, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

October 25, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 24, 2017

Last Verified

October 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • IR.USWR.REC.1394.191

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