The effect of kinesiotyping and Swedish massage on chronic neck pain, range of motion and quality of life in women

The effects of upper trapezius muscle kinesiotype combined with Swedish massage on neck pain disability index, neck range of motion, quality of life, deep neck muscle function index and forward head angle in women with chronic neck pain

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250222064801N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-06-02

Start date

2025-04-09

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Chronic Neck Pain.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Kinesiotape plus Swedish massage. This group will receive a combination of two interventions: Kinesiotape: on the upper trapezius muscle to improve muscle function

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having chronic neck pain for at least 3 months. Age between 20 and 50 years. Not receiving any physical or pharmacological treatments affecting the neck in the past 6

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of surgery or severe injury in the neck area. Presence of advanced neuromuscular or inflammatory diseases. Pregnancy or having movement limitations unrelated to neck pain.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Neck Pain Disability Index. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the end of the study. Method of measurement: It is measured using the NDI questionnaire, which consists of 10 questions about pain intensity and functional limitations. Each question has a score between 0 and 5, and the total score is calculated between 0 and 50. A higher score indicates greater disability.;Neck Range of Motion. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the end of the study. Method of measurement: Using a goniometer or motion measurement devices (such as electronic systems or motion analysis software), the range of motion of the neck in different directions (forward bending, backward bending, left and right rotation, and lateral bending) is measured.;Quality of Life. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the end of the study. Method of measurement: It is measured using standard questionnaires such as the SF-36 (36-Item Short Form Health Survey) or WHOQOL-BREF. These questionnaires assess different dimensions of quality of life, including physical, mental, social, and environmental health.	—

Measure

Time frame

Neck Pain Disability Index. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the end of the study. Method of measurement: It is measured using the NDI questionnaire, which consists of 10 questions about pain intensity and functional limitations. Each question has a score between 0 and 5, and the total score is calculated between 0 and 50. A higher score indicates greater disability.;Neck Range of Motion. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the end of the study. Method of measurement: Using a goniometer or motion measurement devices (such as electronic systems or motion analysis software), the range of motion of the neck in different directions (forward bending, backward bending, left and right rotation, and lateral bending) is measured.;Quality of Life. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the end of the study. Method of measurement: It is measured using standard questionnaires such as the SF-36 (36-Item Short Form Health Survey) or WHOQOL-BREF. These questionnaires assess different dimensions of quality of life, including physical, mental, social, and environmental health.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactManouchehr Heydari

Razi University of Kermanshah

mhaidary2000@yahoo.com+98 83 3428 3270

Outcome results

None listed

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