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Clinical observation on the therapeutic effect of the meridian theory in the diagnosis and treatment of non-specific chronic neck pain with dysfunction

Clinical observation on the therapeutic effect of the meridian theory in the diagnosis and treatment of non-specific chronic neck pain with dysfunction

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300074662
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-08-11
Start date
2023-08-13
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-08-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Nonspecific chronic neck pain

Interventions

Zu Taiyang Control Group:The subjects were placed in supine position, and the therapist massaged the Yang Chi and Tian Jing acupoints for 5 minutes, to the extent that the subjects could tolerate the
Zu Taiyang Intervention Group:The subjects were placed in supine position, and the therapist massaged the Kun Lun and Wei Zhong acupoints for 5 minutes, to the extent that the subjects could tolerate
Shou Taiyang Control Group:? Left posterior flexion and rotation: The patient is in a sitting position, and the performer is standing at the right rear of the patient s head. Hold the right hand on th

Sponsors

The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ? The course of neck pain symptoms should be at least 3 months but not more than 2 years; ? Pain attacks lasting for more than 30 minutes, occurring at least once a month; ? The pain intensity measured through the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) during recruitment exceeded 3 points; ? Feeling pain during cervical movement or limited neck movement; ? Age range from 20 to 60 years old, regardless of gender; ? Able and willing to comply with interventions and follow-up evaluations; ? Agree not to receive other related treatments (including muscle relaxants) during the treatment period; ? Able to provide written informed consent; ? Did not receive massage or other related treatment within 7 days before recruitment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ? Have a history of cervical disc herniation with neurological symptoms; Neck trauma; Surgical neck fracture; Spinal diseases; Infectious inflammatory autoimmune diseases; Congenital vertebral malformation; Or compression fractures; ? There are serious primary diseases, such as cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, liver, and kidney diseases; ? Unable to communicate or take care of oneself due to mental or psychological disorders related to severe neurosis or dementia; ? Pregnant or lactating women; ? Local skin damage; ? Failure to adhere to treatment within the prescribed time frame; ? Participate in other clinical trials; ? Use any other treatment method (medication or non medication)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Cervical joint range of motion;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Neckdisabilityindex,NDI;Visual analogue scale,VAS;MyotonPRO;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactJiangshan Li

The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine

001316@hnucm.edu.cn+86 137 0731 5642

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026