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Targeted Cervical Versus Integrated Trunk and Diaphragmatic Muscle Retraining for Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain (INT-CMNP)

1. července 2026 aktualizováno: Gulf Medical University

Comparison of Targeted Cervical Versus Integrated Trunk and Diaphragmatic Muscle Retraining on Pain and Disability in Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Persistent pain, functional disability, cervical motor control deficit, and abnormal posture are associated with chronic mechanical neck pain. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an integrated physiotherapy program of cervical motor control training, lumbopelvic stabilization, diaphragmatic breathing exercises, and pressure biofeedback versus conventional cervical physiotherapy in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain through a randomized controlled trial.

40 eligible participants were randomly assigned to the experimental or control group. The two groups were all given supervised physiotherapy three times a week for 6 weeks plus a standardized home exercise program. The main aim was to investigate the efficacy of the interventions on pain intensity and neck related disability. Secondary outcomes were CROM, DCFE, head position, and patient perceived recovery. Outcome measures were conducted at both baseline and the end of the six-week intervention.

Přehled studie

Postavení

Dokončeno

Podmínky

Intervence / Léčba

Detailní popis

Chronic mechanical neck pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions and is related to ongoing pain, diminished cervical movement, poor neck muscle control, poor posture, and diminished functional ability. Conventional physiotherapy emphasizes the mobility, strengthening, stretching and postural correction of the cervical region. Recent research indicates that cervical motor control, trunk stabilization and respiratory training may be beneficial when integrated into a rehabilitation program, as multiple aspects of spinal stability and motor control can be targeted.

The study was designed as a single center, parallel-group, assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial, to compare the effectiveness of integrated physiotherapy program to conventional cervical physiotherapy in subjects with chronic mechanical neck pain.

Participants were recruited from the outpatient physiotherapy department of Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital, Ajman, UAE, where they met the inclusion criteria for having mechanical neck pain with a duration of at least three months. After obtaining informed consent, participants were allocated by a computer-generated random sequence in a 1:1 ratio to either the experimental or control group, with allocation concealed.

The experimental group received an integrated rehabilitation program that included cervical motor control training with pressure biofeedback, lumbopelvic stabilization exercises, diaphragmatic breathing exercises and traditional physiotherapy interventions as clinically needed. The control group received conventional cervical physiotherapy which included cervical range of motion exercises, isometric strengthening, stretching, scapulothoracic strengthening, proprioceptive training, postural exercises, and other standard physiotherapy treatment. Both groups underwent supervised treatment three times a week for six weeks and an identical home exercise program during the intervention.

The primary outcome measures included intensity of pain (Numeric Pain Rating Scale [NPRS]) and neck-related disability (Neck Disability Index [NDI]). Secondary outcome measures were the cervical range of motion, deep cervical flexor endurance, craniovertebral angle for head posture and the Global Rating of Change (GROC). Assessment of outcomes was conducted at baseline and at the end of the six-week interventions by an assessor who was not aware of the allocation of the interventions.

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated physiotherapy approach including cervical motor control training, lumbopelvic stabilization, diaphragmatic breathing exercises, and pressure biofeedback in comparison to a conventional cervical physiotherapy approach for reduction of pain, disability, and cervical function and postural control in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain.

Typ studie

Intervenční

Zápis (Aktuální)

40

Fáze

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Kontakty a umístění

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Studijní místa

    • Ajman Emirate
      • Ajman, Ajman Emirate, Spojené arabské emiráty
        • Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital

Kritéria účasti

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Kritéria způsobilosti

Věk způsobilý ke studiu

  • Dospělý

Přijímá zdravé dobrovolníky

Ne

Popis

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age in the range 18-60 years.
  • CNMP (lasting more than 3 months).
  • NPRS score ≥ 3.
  • Head Impact Test (HIT-6) score < 50.
  • Absence of clinical signs of cervical radiculopathy.
  • Capacity to comprehend study procedures, follow directions for exercising and sign informed consent in writing.
  • Diaphragmatic function impairment by the DNS diaphragm test with asymmetric or inadequate rib expansion laterally, high elevation of upper chest or shoulder girdle and diminished truncal stabilization during inhalation.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participants were excluded if they had cervical radiculopathy, cervical myelopathy, previous cervical spine surgery, spinal fracture, inflammatory arthritis, malignancy, neurological disorders, pregnancy, or any other serious spinal pathology that would make it difficult for the participant to participate in the rehabilitation programme. People with cognitive deficits or any medical condition which hampered their safe involvement in the exercise programme were also excluded.

Studijní plán

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Jak je studie koncipována?

Detaily designu

  • Primární účel: Léčba
  • Přidělení: Randomizované
  • Intervenční model: Paralelní přiřazení
  • Maskování: Singl

Zbraně a zásahy

Skupina účastníků / Arm
Intervence / Léčba
Experimentální: Integrated Physiotherapy
Participants were treated with a comprehensive physiotherapy intervention that included cervical motor control exercises with pressure biofeedback, lumbopelvic stabilization exercises, diaphragmatic breathing exercises, and additional physiotherapy interventions as clinically necessary. Three times per week for 6 weeks. In addition, a standardized home exercise program was performed during the intervention.
Participants were given an integrated physiotherapy program which comprised motor control training for the cervical spine with pressure biofeedback, lumbopelvic stabilization exercises, diaphragmatic breathing exercises, and a standardized home exercise program. Three treatment sessions per week for six weeks were conducted under supervision.
Aktivní komparátor: Conventional Physiotherapy
All participants underwent conventional cervical physio, which included cervical range of motion exercises, cervical isometric strengthening, upper trapezius and levator scapulae and pectoral muscles stretching, scapulothoracic strengthening, proprioceptive training, postural correction exercises and intermittent cervical traction as clinically indicated. Treatment was given three times a week for 6 weeks. A standardized home exercise program was also performed by the participants during the intervention period.
Conventional cervical physiotherapy included cervical range-of-motion exercises, isometric strengthening, stretching, scapulothoracic strengthening, proprioceptive training, postural exercises, and a standardized home exercise program. Supervised treatment was provided three times per week for six weeks.

Co je měření studie?

Primární výstupní opatření

Měření výsledku
Popis opatření
Časové okno
Neck Disability
Časové okno: Baseline and 6 weeks
Neck-related disability will be assessed using the NDI. Higher scores indicate greater disability.
Baseline and 6 weeks
Pain Intensity
Časové okno: Baseline and 6 weeks
Pain intensity will be assessed using the NPRS. The NPRS is an 11-point scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Lower scores indicate reduced pain intensity.
Baseline and 6 weeks

Sekundární výstupní opatření

Měření výsledku
Popis opatření
Časové okno
Cervical Range of Motion
Časové okno: Baseline and 6 weeks
Cervical range of motion will be measured in flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral flexion using standard clinical assessment procedures.
Baseline and 6 weeks
Deep Cervical Flexor Endurance
Časové okno: Baseline and 6 weeks
Deep cervical flexor muscle endurance will be assessed using a standardized endurance test.
Baseline and 6 weeks
Head Posture
Časové okno: Baseline and 6 weeks
Forward head posture will be assessed by measuring the craniovertebral angle.
Baseline and 6 weeks
Global Rating of Change
Časové okno: 6 weeks
Participant-perceived overall improvement will be assessed using the GROC scale.
6 weeks

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Hlavní termíny studia

Začátek studia (Aktuální)

2. května 2026

Primární dokončení (Aktuální)

26. června 2026

Dokončení studie (Aktuální)

30. června 2026

Termíny zápisu do studia

První předloženo

1. července 2026

První předloženo, které splnilo kritéria kontroly kvality

1. července 2026

První zveřejněno (Aktuální)

8. července 2026

Aktualizace studijních záznamů

Poslední zveřejněná aktualizace (Aktuální)

8. července 2026

Odeslaná poslední aktualizace, která splnila kritéria kontroly kvality

1. července 2026

Naposledy ověřeno

1. července 2026

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Termíny související s touto studií

Další identifikační čísla studie

  • COHSSTD32Jan2026
  • RB-COHS-STD-32-Jan-2026 (Jiný identifikátor: Gulf Medical University, Ajman)

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The decision regarding the sharing of de-identified individual participant data has not yet been finalized. Data sharing will be considered after study completion and publication, subject to institutional policies, ethical requirements, participant confidentiality, and applicable data-sharing agreements.

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