NCT03395054

Brief Summary

This study aims to assess the effects of stabilization exercises on pulmonary functions and respiratory muscle strength. 42 participants with neck pain enrolled the study.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
42

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2015

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2015

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 30, 2017

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 26, 2017

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 22, 2017

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 10, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

January 10, 2018

Status Verified

January 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

1.4 years

First QC Date

November 22, 2017

Last Update Submit

January 8, 2018

Conditions

Neck Pain

Keywords

neck painpulmonary function testrespiratory muscle strengthcervical stabilization exercises

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • pulmonary functions

    pulmonary functions were measured with spirometric tests by two experienced physical therapists.

    8 weeks

  • respiratory muscle strength

    respiratory muscle strength was measured using mouth pressure device by two experienced physical therapists.

    8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

the stabilization group

OTHER

the stabilization group performed cervical stabilization exercises in lying, sitting, standing and on a swisball 3times a week during 8 weeks.

Other: cervical stabilization exercises

the control group

OTHER

the control group performed conventional exercises including neck isometric, isotonic and posture exercises 3 times a week during 8 weeks.

Other: conventional exercises

Interventions

cervical stabilization exercisesOTHER

cervical stabilization exercises

the stabilization group
conventional exercisesOTHER

conventional exercises

the control group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 55 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • neck pain longer than 3 months
  • patients between ages of 18 and 55

You may not qualify if:

  • patients with neurologic symptoms
  • patients with chronic pulmonary disease
  • previous surgery on cervical region

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Institute of Health Sciences

Ankara, Altındağ, 06030, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neck Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Birgül Morkoç, phd student

    Hacettepe University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
principal investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 22, 2017

First Posted

January 10, 2018

Study Start

December 1, 2015

Primary Completion

April 30, 2017

Study Completion

July 26, 2017

Last Updated

January 10, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

none are planned to be shared

Locations

TU(1)