Effect of Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain on Isokinetic Characteristics of Rotator Cuff Muscles in Adults

January 8, 2025 updated by: Mai Adel Mohamed Hegazy, Cairo University
Statement of the problem:Would chronic mechanical neck pain affect isokinetic characteristics of Rotator Cuff muscles in adults? it was assumed that There would be no significant effect of chronic mechanical neck pain on isokinetic characteristics of Rotator Cuff muscles in adults.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Sixty-six participants of both sexes between (18 and 29 years old) were enrolled in this study. Thirty-three participants with Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain(CMNP) , thirty-three participants without CMNP. They were recruited from out-patient clinics of faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University.

instrumentation :neck pain intensity was determined by visual analogue scale , neck pain intensity was determined by neck disability index , isokinetic characteristics of rotator cuff muscles was determined by biodex isokinetic dynamometer .

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

66

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

  • Egypt
      • Cairo, Egypt
        • faculty of physical therapy ,Cairo University
      • Cairo, Egypt
        • Out Patient Clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy , Cairo University

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

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Sixty-six participants of both sexes between (18 and 29 years old) were enrolled in this study.Thirty-three participants with CMNP, thirty-three participants without CMNP.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Subjects were included according to the following criteria:

  • Thirty-three participants with Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain(CMNP) and Thirty-three healthy participants would be assigned into two groups; healthy control group (A) and CMNP group (B).
  • Right and left- handed subjects.
  • Both sexes between 18-29 years old
  • (0-4 mm) no pain, (5-44 mm) mild pain, (45-74 mm) moderate pain, (75-100 mm) severe neck pain on visual analogue scale .
  • Chronic neck pain > 12 weeks .
  • They did not take any painkillers for the last 48 hours before assessment.

Exclusion criteria:

Subjects were excluded if they have any of the following:

  • Shoulder-related pain.
  • The existence of any anomalies in the neck and shoulder areas.
  • A history of trauma or severe illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, fibromyalgia, or any kind of tumor.
  • Disc herniation; history of identifiable structural injury.
  • Past incidents of whiplash injury.
  • Prior surgery; fractures.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Any prior rehabilitative therapy received during the last three months.

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
chronic mechanical neck pain group
chronic mechanical neck pain was assessed by visual analogue scale to determine pain intensity and neck disability index to determine level of disability caused by neck pain isokinetic characteristics of rotator cuff muscles were assessed by biodex isokinetic dynamometer

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
isokinetic characteristics of rotator cuff muscles were assessed by biodex isokinetic dynamometer
Time Frame: baseline only
baseline only

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Cairo University

Investigators

  • Study Director: sohair shehata rezk allah, professor, Cairo university

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 1, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 2, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 7, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 8, 2025

Last Verified

January 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • P.T.REC/012/005142

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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