Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain
Conditions
Interventions
Cervical Function Training Group:Cervical Function Training
Sponsors
Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: This trial recruits patients with chronic non-specific neck pain. All patients with mild to moderate neck pain will be assessed for eligibility according to the following inclusion criteria: (1) Presence of neck pain lasting longer than 3 months. (2) Age between 20 and 60 years. (3) Both males and females. (4) Characteristics consistent with non-specific neck pain defined as no specific signs of nerve damage or whiplash injury according to the BMJ guidelines. (5) An average pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score =3 and =8 over the past week. (6) Willingness to participate in the study and signing of the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded from the trial if any of the following conditions are present: (1) Other cervical spine conditions such as cervical fractures post-surgical neck and shoulder conditions fibromyalgia and spasmodic torticollis. (2) Non-compliance with the diagnostic criteria for non-specific neck pain including specific signs of radiculopathy myelopathy or whiplash injuries. (3) Medical conditions contraindicating exercise training such as shoulder injuries arm injuries severe osteoporosis severe hepatic or renal dysfunction severe cardiovascular disease severe diabetes and psychiatric disorders. (4) Diseases that may cause neck pain and affect cervical function impacting the assessment such as cancer migraines and rheumatic diseases. (5) Pregnant or breastfeeding women. (6) Participation in another study within the last 3 months. (7) Regular exercise training within the last 3 months. (8) Inability to read write or speak Chinese.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analog Scale; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Surface Electromyography;Natural Oscillation Frequency;Pressure Pain Threshold;Mechanical Stress Relaxation Time;Cervical Range Of Motion;Tissue hardness;Dynamic Stiffness;Logarithmic Decrement;Muscle Strength;Neck Disability Index;Deborah Number; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactFei Yao
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Outcome results
None listed