Relationship of Deep Cervical Flexor Muscle Endurance With Neck Position Sense and Body Balance

NCT03489954 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 3411-GOA
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aims of this research are to investigate relationship of deep cervical flexor muscle endurance with neck position sense and body balance in non-specific chronic neck pain, and to compare the results with healthy individuals.

Conditions

Neck Pain

Keywords

Chronic Neck Pain; Balance Master; Joint Position Error; Endurance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Endurance of deep cervical flexor muscles

  Score of cranio-cervical flexion test will be measured by Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback Unit.

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (8)

• Neck position sense

  Baseline

• Modified clinical test of sensory interaction balance (mCTSIB)

  Baseline

• Limits of stability (LOS)

  Baseline

• Rhythmic weight shift (RWS)

  Baseline

• Unilateral stance (US)

  Baseline

Study Arms (2)

Non-specific chronic neck pain group

In evaluation of participants, endurance of deep cervical flexor muscles will be measured using stabilizer pressure biofeedback unit with cranio-cervical flexion test. Neck position sense of 6-direction (flexion, extension, right-left lateral flexion and right-left rotation) will be measured by CROM device (cervical range of motion device). Body balace will be measured by Balance Master System.

Other: Evaluation

Healthy group

In evaluation of participants, endurance of deep cervical flexor muscles will be measured using stabilizer pressure biofeedback unit with cranio-cervical flexion test. Neck position sense of 6-direction (flexion, extension, right-left lateral flexion and right-left rotation) will be measured by CROM device (cervical range of motion device). Body balace will be measured by Balance Master System.

Other: Evaluation

Interventions

Evaluation OTHER

Deep cervical flexor muscle endurance, neck position sense and body balance will be measured.

Healthy group; Non-specific chronic neck pain group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals in Dokuz Eylul University Health Campus

You may qualify if:

• Non-specific chronic neck pain for at least 3 months
• Neck pain is at most 7/10 according to VAS

You may not qualify if:

• Musculoskeletal treatment for neck complaints or balance within the last 3 months
• Musculoskeletal disease that may affect balance
• Spine, upper or lower limb fractures or surgical history
• Diagnosis of vestibular disorder
• Diagnosis of neurological or systemic musculoskeletal disease
• Pregnancy

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Dokuz Eylul University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Dokuz Eylul University

Balçova, İzmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neck Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Sevgi Sevi YESILYAPRAK, PhD

  Dokuz Eylul University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CROSSOVER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 25, 2018
• First Posted: April 6, 2018
• Study Start: March 1, 2018
• Primary Completion: December 30, 2019
• Study Completion: January 20, 2020
• Last Updated: August 5, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)