Manual EMG biofeedback for neck trapezius vs. conventional biofeedback for chronic shoulder and neck complaints

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00015037

Enrollment

Registered

2020-02-17

Start date

2020-02-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

M54.10

Interventions

Group 1: Three sessions of EMG biofeedback training, orientated on a manual Group 2: Three sessions of conventional EMG biofeedback training

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjective shoulder and neck pain for more than 12 weeks Neck Disability Score = /> 8% Age> 18 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Radicular symptoms Neck Disability Score <8% Neurological diseases that are associated with a change in muscular control Regular use of tone regulating or influencing medication (e.g. for the treatment of spasticity, tension, depression and arousal) Regular intensive strength training of the trapezius pars transversus muscle Age <18 years

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Comparison between the differences of the NDI score (questionnaire,%) before and after intervention in group 1 and group 2	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Comparison between the differences in resting tone (electromyography, µV) of the M. trapezius pars transversus pre and post intervention in groups 1 and 2	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactMartha Koch

Praxis für Physiotherapie, Wiesbaden

martha.koch@gmx.net0611 53293644

Outcome results

None listed

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