Are Axioscapular Muscles Activity and Cervical Curvature Associated With Disability in Neck Pain

NCT06301217 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: NO: PT. BU. EC. 7
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Despite the important role of axioscapular muscles electromyography and cervical posture as outcomes for the management of chronic neck non specific pain , there is gab of evidence that highlight their association to the commonly used neck disability index. The quest to improve outcomes for individuals suffering from chronic nonspecific neck pain is underscored by the need to identify key prognostic variables that can guide clinical decision-making and intervention strategies. This study seeks to bridge the gap in research by examining the association between neck disability index score, cervical sagittal curvature, and axioscapular muscles electromyography in forms of both trapezius and levator scapula root mean squares to indicate muscular activities and median frequencies to indicate muscular fatigue.

Conditions

Neck Pain; Electromyohgraph

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Neck disability

  Neck disability will be measured using the neck disability index. It is a 10-item questionnaire. The patient will be asked to respond by selecting the checkbox next to each statement that most accurately reflect him/her.

  at the enrollment

• Curvature angle of the cervical spine

  A flexible ruler (ati, FC-700R, Taiwan) will be used to measure the cervical spine curve. To calculate the angle, the patient's elbows will be resting on the armrest directly below the acromion as the patient sat in a chair with his feet flat on the floor, and the ruler will firmly press against the patient's upright cervical spine between the occiput and the seventh cervical spinous process. A mathematical equation will be used: angle (Q) =arc tan (2b / a). whereas: a, Length between the two endpoints of the cervical curve; b, Length of the perpendicular from the midpoint of line a to the curve

  at the enrollment

• root-mean-square value (RMS) of Surface electromyography for both upper trapezius and levator scapula

  electromyography (MyoSystemTM 1400A, Noraxon Inc, 15770 N) will be used to measure: * the maximum voluntary isometric contraction of both upper trapezius and levator scapula for 3 trials. * Writing task electromyography amplitude for 15 minutes, a semistatic load, after the MVIC evaluation Finally, root-mean-square value (%) of both upper trapezius and levator scapula will be calculated as : Writing task electromyography amplitude divided by the average of the three maximum voluntary isometric contraction trials.

  at the enrollment

Interventions

There is no intervention OTHER

There is no intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain lasting longer than three months

You may qualify if:

• chronic nonspecific neck pain
• age between 20 and 40 years,
• either sex
• symptoms lasting longer than three months

You may not qualify if:

• Pregnancy
• Spinal surgeries
• spinal deformities
• visual or auditory issues
• ongoing physical or medical treatment for cervical or low back pain

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Delta University for Science and Technology: lead

Study Sites (1)

Delta university for science and technology

Gamasa, Dakahlia Governorate, 7731168, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neck Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer of Orthopedic Physical Tehrapy

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 3, 2024
• First Posted: March 8, 2024
• Study Start: December 17, 2023
• Primary Completion: March 10, 2024
• Study Completion: March 20, 2024
• Last Updated: March 8, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)