Neck Exercises for Improving Pelvic Alignment and Low Back Pain

NCT07573722 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: YPUIRB1080223
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aimed to investigate whether a three-dimensional nuchal exercise program is associated with changes in pelvic alignment and low back pain in adults. Thirty participants with low back pain performed a structured cervical exercise program for four weeks, including horizontal, sagittal, and diagonal movements. Pelvic tilt angle and pain intensity were measured before and after the intervention. The findings of this study may provide preliminary evidence supporting a potential relationship between cervical movement and pelvic alignment, contributing to the understanding of regional interdependence in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Conditions

Low Back Pain; Pelvic Malalignment; Postural Imbalance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pelvic Tilt Angle

  Pelvic alignment was assessed by measuring the pelvic tilt angle using digital photographic analysis. The angle was defined as the deviation from horizontal alignment based on anatomical landmarks.

  Baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention

Study Arms (1)

Three-Dimensional Nuchal Exercise Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants performed a structured three-dimensional nuchal exercise program for four weeks. The program included horizontal rotation, sagittal flexion-extension, and diagonal (star-pattern) cervical movements. All participants received the same intervention without a comparison group.

Behavioral: Three-Dimensional Nuchal Exercise Program

Interventions

Three-Dimensional Nuchal Exercise Program BEHAVIORAL

A structured cervical exercise program consisting of three components: horizontal rotation, sagittal flexion-extension, and diagonal (star-pattern) movements. Participants performed 20 repetitions for each movement while maintaining an upright posture. The program was performed over a four-week period.

Three-Dimensional Nuchal Exercise Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 30 to 60 years
• Individuals who reported experiencing low back pain within the previous 6 months
• Ability to stand independently and perform exercise tasks
• Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent-

You may not qualify if:

• \- History of severe head or neck injury
• Previous spinal surgery
• Active infectious disease or uncontrolled malignancy
• Cognitive impairment affecting the ability to follow instructions
• Any condition affecting the ability to stand or walk independently

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Yuanpei University of Medical Technology: lead

Study Sites (1)

Yuanpei University of Medical Technology

Hsinchu, 30015, Taiwan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Officials

• YU-AN CHEN, PT, PhD

  Yuanpei University of Medical Technology

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: This was an open-label study with no blinding of participants or investigators.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: This is a single-group, pre-post interventional study in which all participants received the same three-dimensional nuchal exercise program. Outcomes were assessed before and after the intervention.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 30, 2026
• First Posted: May 7, 2026
• Study Start: September 1, 2018
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2018
• Study Completion: December 31, 2018
• Last Updated: May 7, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Locations

TW (1)