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EFFECTS OF McKenzie's NECK EXERCISE ON PAIN, CRANIOVERTEBRAL ANGEL, STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE OF DEEP NECK FLEXOR MUSCLES, AND DISABILITY IN INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC NECK PAIN

Effects of McKenzie's neck exercise on pain, craniovertebral angle, strength and endurance of deep neck flexor muscles, and disability in individuals with chronic neck pain - A double-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Status
Unknown
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20230321006
Enrollment
40
Registered
2023-03-21
Start date
2023-04-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

chronic neck pain McKenzie&#039

Interventions

The participants will be instructed to perform the neck retraction or neck retraction and extension exercise for 10 repetitions per set, six sets per day or every two hours, 6 weeks follow-up. ,The pa
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s neck exercise,Deep neck flexor exercise

Sponsors

Graduate school, Chulalongkorn University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 49 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Males and females who have age 18-49 years. 2. Have suffered from neck pain for at least three months which indicates chronic condition. 3. Have the Neck Disability Index Thai Version of at least 10/100. 4. Have forward head posture in which the tragus is anterior to the acromion process more than five cm in the lateral view. 5. Be diagnosed with derangement syndrome according to McKenzie protocol

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Have serious spinal pathologies such as tumors, inflammatory joint disease, myelopathy, upper cervical instability, or vertebral artery insufficiency. 2. Have nerve root problems such as cervical radiculopathy. 3. Have a history of neck fracture or surgery. 4. Pregnant woman 5. Body mass index greater than 30 kg/m2. 6. Have the maximum pressure greater than 24 mmHg when being tested with the cranio-cervical flexion test. 7. Cannot understand, read, and write Thai language.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Deep neck flexor strength and endurance 6 weeks follow-up mmHg and cumulative performance index,Pain intensity 6 weeks follow-up scores,Craniovertebral angle 6 weeks follow-up degree,Neck disability 6 weeks follow-up Neck Disability Index—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactRotsalai Kanlayanaphotporn

Chulalongkorn

rotsalai@gmail.com0869903775

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026