Neck Pain
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized controlled trial with two arms and a blinded evaluator. The study will involve 106 patients, aged between 18 and 80 years, who have had nonspecific neck pain for more than three m
Control Group (n=53), which will perform specific exercises for the muscles of the cervical spine and upper limbs. The interventions will last 50 minutes, with a frequency of twice a week, on non-cons
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Sponsors
Departamento de Ciências do Movimento Humano
Universidade Federal de São Paulo
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Chronic nonspecific neck pain (defined as pain and discomfort) located in the neck region between the upper nuchal line and the scapular level for at least three months; age between 18 and 80 years; men and women may be included in the study; present pain intensity of at least three points on the numerical pain scale; reside in the region where the study will be conducted; the selected subjects will have to present sufficient knowledge of the Portuguese language to be able to answer the questionnaires
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: suspected or confirmed spinal diseases (e.g. tumor, infection, and fractures); history of spinal surgery; cardiovascular disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcomes will be pain intensity and functional disability in the 8th week (t1) after randomization. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity and functional disability at 12 weeks (t2) after randomization will be considered secondary outcomes. In addition, pain self-efficacy and pain catastrophizing will also be considered secondary outcomes at 8 weeks (t1) and 12 weeks (t2) after randomization. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactMatheus Rosa
Universidade Federal de São Paulo
Outcome results
None listed