NCT04184024

Brief Summary

This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of massage and Kinesio taping on pain, range of motion, disability and quality of life in patients with chronic neck pain.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
42

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2018

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2018

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 30, 2019

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 3, 2019

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2020

Completed
19 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 20, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

December 3, 2019

Status Verified

November 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

November 30, 2019

Last Update Submit

November 30, 2019

Conditions

Neck Pain

Keywords

neck pain, massage, kinesio tape,

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Pain Level (Visual Analog Scale)

    The pain level was assessed with the Visual Analog Scale, which consists of a horizontal line of 10 cm in length. For pain level assessment, "0" defines "no pain" and "10" defines "unbearable pain''. The participants are asked to mark the intensity of their pain level.

    change from baseline at 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Turkish of the Short Form-36

    change from baseline at 4 weeks

  • Turkish version of Neck Disability Index

    change from baseline at 4 weeks

  • Range of Motion

    change from baseline at 4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Massage group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients in this group were applied to massage plus neck stabilization exercise.

Other: MassageOther: Neck stabilization exercise

Kinesio taping group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients in this group were applied to Kinesio taping plus neck stabilization exercise.

Other: Kinesio tapeOther: Neck stabilization exercise

Interventions

MassageOTHER

Soft tissue massage known as "Swedish massage" technique was applied to the neck area for 20 minutes. This massage was carried out 3 days a week for 4 weeks (12 sessions) by the supervisor physiotherapist.

Massage group
Kinesio tapeOTHER

Patients were taped according to the Kenzo Kase's Kinesio Taping Method by an experienced physical therapist. The application was carried out in a relaxed sitting position. Y banding with extensor muscles on the back of the neck with muscle technique, I banding with the upper trapezius with muscle technique and I banding with ligament technique to the middle region of the neck were performed.

Kinesio taping group
Neck stabilization exerciseOTHER

Neck stabilization exercise was performed in stages with gradual progression according to the stages of motor learning and sensory-motor integration, namely, static, dynamic, and functional. The program started with postural training and then the cervical bracing technique with the activation of deep neck flexors for NSE was performed. The patients were asked to maintain a neutral spine during the exercises and throughout the day as much as possible. The difficulty and variety of exercises were increased weekly. It was carried out 3 days a week for 4 weeks (12 sessions) by the supervisor physiotherapist.

Kinesio taping groupMassage group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • to 65 years of age,
  • having generalized neck pain for more than 3 months,
  • being volunteer

You may not qualify if:

  • pregnancy,
  • inflammatory rheumatologic diseases,
  • malignity,
  • structural deformity,
  • previous surgery related to the cervical spine,
  • cervical spinal stenosis,
  • being allergic to Kinesio tape
  • severe psychological disorder,
  • any intervention that included exercise or physical therapy in the last 3 months.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University

Ankara, 06760, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neck Pain

Interventions

MassageAthletic Tape

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Therapy, Soft TissueMusculoskeletal ManipulationsComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsPhysical Therapy ModalitiesRehabilitationBandagesEquipment and SuppliesOrthotic DevicesOrthopedic EquipmentSurgical Equipment

Study Officials

  • seyda toprak celenay

    Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

seyda toprak celenay, PT

CONTACT

+90-534-041-3986sydtoprak@hotmail.com

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
associate professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 30, 2019

First Posted

December 3, 2019

Study Start

November 1, 2018

Primary Completion

March 1, 2020

Study Completion

March 20, 2020

Last Updated

December 3, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-11

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

TU(1)