The result of deep neck flexors training on disability and pain over upper back and neck muscles in patients with chronic neck pain

The effect of neck muscles training on disability and pain in patients with chronic neck pain: a prospective single blind randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN13364486

Enrollment

Registered

2015-12-01

Start date

2014-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-01-17

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Conditions

Chronic neck pain Signs and Symptoms Chronic neck pain

Interventions

All participants received instruction guidelines through written leaflet and digital video disk (duration 17 minutes recorded by the two physiotherapists) with ergonomic advices and exercise guideline

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. All patients that had at least 3 months or more pain in the neck 2. Age range 18-65 years 3. Both genders

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals were excluded from the study if they had: 1. Cervical radiculopathy 2. Any systemic disease (e.g diabetes) 3. Previous neck surgery 4. Pregnancy 5. Diseases of central nervous system 6. Myopathy 7. Participation in neck treatment program for the last 6 months

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The Neck Disability Index (NDI) which measures the disability of the neck and the score ranging from 0"no disability" to 50"severe disability" Measured at the beginning and the end of the training programme	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) an 11-pain scale which measures the pain intensity from 0"no pain" to 10"maximum pain" 2. The Short-Form 12 (SF-12) questionnaire which measures the quality of life 3. The Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 (CSQ-8) an 8 item questionnaire which measures the patient satisfaction ranging from 0"no satisfaction" to 32"maximum satisfaction" 4. The craniocervical flexion test (CCFT) tested with Chatanooga pressure biofeedback unit which measures the deep neck flexors muscle endurance 5. The pain pressure thresholds (PPTs) over Myofascial Trigger points of levator scapulae, upper trapezoid and splenius capitis muscles (both sides), tested with Wagner pressure pain algometer (FDK-20 model) 6. The thoracocervical angle which measures the angle from C-7-tragus-horizontal and tragus-eye-vertical for traction of the head with digital photo pictures (Nikon Coolpix p520) and analysis of angles with digital protractor Measured at the beginning and the end of the training programme	—

Measure

Time frame

1. The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) an 11-pain scale which measures the pain intensity from 0"no pain" to 10"maximum pain" 2. The Short-Form 12 (SF-12) questionnaire which measures the quality of life 3. The Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 (CSQ-8) an 8 item questionnaire which measures the patient satisfaction ranging from 0"no satisfaction" to 32"maximum satisfaction" 4. The craniocervical flexion test (CCFT) tested with Chatanooga pressure biofeedback unit which measures the deep neck flexors muscle endurance 5. The pain pressure thresholds (PPTs) over Myofascial Trigger points of levator scapulae, upper trapezoid and splenius capitis muscles (both sides), tested with Wagner pressure pain algometer (FDK-20 model) 6. The thoracocervical angle which measures the angle from C-7-tragus-horizontal and tragus-eye-vertical for traction of the head with digital photo pictures (Nikon Coolpix p520) and analysis of angles with digital protractor Measured at the beginning and the end of the training programme

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Countries

Greece

Contacts

Public ContactPavlos Bobos

Outcome results

None listed

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