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Alexander technique versus targeted exercise for neck pain

Alexander technique versus targeted exercise for neck pain

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN16291137
Enrollment
30
Registered
2020-11-16
Start date
2018-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-03-28

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

Conditions

Neck pain Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

Participants will be assigned quasi-randomly to groups, based in part on their availability to attend either Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday evening class sessions. One group will receive ten Al

Sponsors

University of Idaho
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Score 16% or higher on the Neck Disability Index 2. Had at least 3 months of neck pain 3. Not currently receiving specialized care 4. Available for the scheduled class times

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Neck disability measured using the Northwick park questionnaire at baseline, 5, and 11 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Superficial muscle activity will be measured using the CCFT at baseline, 5, and 11 weeks 2. Self-efficacy will be measured using the Pain Self Efficacy questionnaire at baseline, 5, and 11 weeks 3. Intervention assessment will be measured using a questionnaire assessing impressions of the interventions will be administered after completion of the course 4. Video-game posture will be measured using photos at baseline, 5, and 11 weeks

Countries

United States of America

Outcome results

None listed

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