Neck Pain, Cold
Conditions
Brief summary
Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal pain disorders secondary to low back pain. Medical and non-medical treatments such as physiotherapy are applied in its treatment. Patients with nonspecific neck pain (NBA) can be treated with various interventions such as drug therapy, manual therapy, heat and exercise. Although it is frequently used in clinical practice, there is no evidence that superficial thermotherapy (hot or cold) methods effectively relieve neck pain. Therefore, this study aims to compare the short-term effects of superficial hot or cold applications on pain, range of motion and functional status in patients with NBA.
Interventions
OTHERCold Pack
Cold pack application (2-4 degrees) will be wrapped in a towel and applied to the patient's back side neck and back for 15 minutes while the patient is lying prone.
OTHERSham
An unrefrigerated room temperature Cold Pack will be wrapped in a towel and applied to the patient's posterior neck and back for 15 minutes while the patient is lying face down.
OTHERHot Pack
Hot pack (55-60 degrees) application will be wrapped in a towel and applied to the back side neck and back of the patient for 15 minutes while the patient is lying face down.
Sponsors
Acibadem University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Being diagnosed with nonspecific neck pain by a doctor, * To be between the ages of 18-65, * Neck pain lasting for less than 1 month * No previous neck or shoulder surgery, * No shoulder pain due to any cause, * A tumour or inflammatory disease underlying the neck pain not to be found, * A clinically underlying stenosis or discogenic problem not to be present. * Negative results from the following clinical examination tests; Spurling test, Lhermitte test, Cervical distraction test, Adson test,
Exclusion criteria
* Not meeting the inclusion criteria, * Positive neurological examination (positive motor presence, reflex or sensory abnormalities indicating spinal root compression) or abnormal neurological findings related to nerve compression in the upper limb * Systemic rheumatological or metabolic diseases or cancer * Refusal to participate in the study, * Failure to complete treatment, * Having any neurological problem * Severe psychological illnesses
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Numerical Rating Scale (NPRS-11) | Change from baseline pain score at 3th day | The Numerical Rating Scale (NPRS-11) is an 11-point scale for self-report of pain. It is the most commonly used unidimensional pain scale. The respondent selects a whole number (integers 0-10) that best reflects the intensity (or other quality if requested of his/her pain.0 point is the minimum and 10 point is the maximum. The higher the score, the more severe the pain. |
| Range of Motion | Change from baseline range of motion at 3th day | CROM device will be used. The active range of motion of each individual will be measured and measured in accordance with the manufacturer's procedures |
| Global Rating of Change scale (Patient Satisfaction) | Change from baseline Global Rating of Change scale at 3th day | Patient satisfaction regarding improvement in shoulder function will be evaluated by the Global Rating of Change scale. All participants will be asked to rate their condition after a six-week intervention period compared to baseline by indicating whether they have improved significantly, improved slightly, unchanged, deteriorated slightly, or deteriorated significantly between -3 to +3, with a higher value indicating better condition in this study. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Neck disability index | Change from baseline disability scale at 3th day | Since some parts of the 10-item questionnaire could not be answered by the patients (driving, working life), the average neck disability index score will be calculated by dividing the total score by the number of questions answered. The scoring is between 0 and 50. 0 points means the best result, 50 points means the worst result. 0 - 4 points; no disability, 5 - 14 points; mild disability, 15 - 24 points; moderate disability, 25 - 34 points; severe disability, \> 35 points; complete disability |
| Pressure Pain Threshold | Change from baseline Pressure Pain Threshold at 3th day | A digital pressure algometer will be applied to the web space of the foot opposite the trigger point. Participants are instructed to say stop or pain so the stimulus can be terminated when the sensation first transitions from pressure to pain (pain threshold). |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
Primary ContactNuray ALACA
Outcome results
None listed