Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:03 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-26 @ 3:02 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06959160
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2025-08-03
First Post:
2025-04-28
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Comparison of the Immediate Effects of Manual Therapy Techniques in Non-Specific Neck Pain
Sponsor:
Halic University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Comparison of the Immediate Effects of Manual Therapy Techniques on Joint Range of Motion, Grip Strength, Pressure Pain Threshold, and Functionality in Non-Specific Neck Pain
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2025-07
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of manual therapy techniques on joint range of motion, pain tolerance, grip strength, and functionality in individuals with non-specific neck pain. The study is experimental in design. Individuals aged between 18 and 55 who were diagnosed with non-specific neck pain and met the inclusion criteria participated in the study.
Detailed Description:
Participants who agreed to take part and signed the informed consent form were asked to complete the "Patient Assessment Form" during the initial interview.
In addition, the following assessment tools were used: the Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) device to evaluate joint range of motion, a hand dynamometer to assess grip strength, an algometer to measure pain tolerance, and the "Neck Disability Index" to evaluate functionality.
Participants were then randomly assigned to one of three groups:
Group 1: Atlanto-occipital manipulation
Group 2: Cervical mobilization
Group 3: Trigger point therapy
Participants in the first group received atlanto-occipital manipulation, those in the second group underwent Grade II-III mobilization techniques, and those in the third group received trigger point therapy, which consisted of ischemic compression followed by myofascial stretching on the upper trapezius muscle.
Immediately after the treatments, joint range of motion, pain tolerance, and functionality were reassessed. The manual therapy interventions for all three groups were performed by different specialized physiotherapists trained in these techniques. The evaluations, however, were conducted by another physiotherapist who was blinded to the treatments (double-blind study).
The data were statistically analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences program, and a p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
In addition, the following assessment tools were used: the Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) device to evaluate joint range of motion, a hand dynamometer to assess grip strength, an algometer to measure pain tolerance, and the "Neck Disability Index" to evaluate functionality.
Participants were then randomly assigned to one of three groups:
Group 1: Atlanto-occipital manipulation
Group 2: Cervical mobilization
Group 3: Trigger point therapy
Participants in the first group received atlanto-occipital manipulation, those in the second group underwent Grade II-III mobilization techniques, and those in the third group received trigger point therapy, which consisted of ischemic compression followed by myofascial stretching on the upper trapezius muscle.
Immediately after the treatments, joint range of motion, pain tolerance, and functionality were reassessed. The manual therapy interventions for all three groups were performed by different specialized physiotherapists trained in these techniques. The evaluations, however, were conducted by another physiotherapist who was blinded to the treatments (double-blind study).
The data were statistically analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences program, and a p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: