The Effect Of Myofascial Release Techniques On Functionality And Pain İn Violinists With Non-Specific Neck Pain

NCT07661394 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: UskudarUUUU
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 24
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Participants will undergo an 8-week myofascial release (MFR) program consisting of therapist-administered MFR sessions (45 minutes, twice weekly) and self-myofascial release exercises (20 minutes, three times weekly). The interventions will target myofascial restrictions in the neck, shoulder, and related fascial structures to reduce pain and improve mobility.

Conditions

Non-specific Neck Pain; Physical Therapy

Keywords

Myofascial Release; Non-specific neck pain; Violinists

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Visual Analog Scale

  Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is a patient-reported outcome measure used to assess pain intensity. It is typically a 10 cm line anchored with "no pain" at one end and "worst imaginable pain" at the other. Patients mark a point on the line that represents their current pain level. The score is determined by measuring the distance from the "no pain" anchor, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity. It is widely used due to its simplicity, sensitivity, and reliability.

  Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention

• Neck Disability Index

  Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a patient-reported outcome measure used to assess disability and functional limitations in individuals with neck pain. It consists of 10 items related to daily activities (e.g., pain intensity, personal care, lifting, reading, work, sleeping). Each item is scored from 0 to 5, with a total score ranging from 0 to 50; higher scores indicate greater disability. It is widely used in clinical and research settings due to its good reliability and validity.

  Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention

Study Arms (2)

Myofascial Release Techniques Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive a 8-week myofascial release (MFR) program consisting of therapist-applied sessions twice weekly (45 minutes) targeting cervical and shoulder fascia, combined with a self-MFR home program three times per week (20 minutes) using massage balls. The aim is to reduce fascial restrictions and neck pain in violinists with non-specific neck pain.

Other: Myofascial Release Technique

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants will be young adult violinists aged 18-25 with similar professional violin experience and non-specific neck pain related to instrument playing. During the 8-week study period, they will not receive any manual therapy, exercise program, or specific neck treatment. They will be instructed to maintain their usual practice routines, ergonomics, and daily activities without modification and to avoid any additional physiotherapy interventions. Outcome assessments will be performed at baseline and at the end of the study.

Interventions

Myofascial Release Technique OTHER

Participants will receive a 8-week myofascial release (MFR) program consisting of therapist-applied sessions twice weekly (45 minutes) targeting cervical and shoulder fascia, combined with a self-MFR home program three times per week (20 minutes) using massage balls. The aim is to reduce fascial restrictions and neck pain in violinists with non-specific neck pain.

Myofascial Release Techniques Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: Both male and female participants will be included in the study.
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Individuals who have been playing the violin professionally for at least 2 years
• Individuals with non-specific neck pain for the last 3 months
• Individuals who practice the violin for more than 10 hours per week on average

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with signs of spinal stenosis or radiculopathy in the cervical region
• Individuals with a history of surgery or serious trauma to the neck, shoulder, or back within the past 1 year
• Individuals diagnosed with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (e.g., Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis) or with a history of active malignancy Individuals with contraindications to myofascial release (MFR), including active skin infection, open wounds, or severe osteoporosis
• Individuals using non-routine analgesic medications during the study period or participating in any concurrent physical therapy program

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Uskudar University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Uskudar University

Umraniye, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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MeSH Terms

Interventions

Myofascial Release Therapy

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Massage; Therapy, Soft Tissue; Musculoskeletal Manipulations; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Physical Therapy Modalities; Rehabilitation

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor (PhD)

Model Details: A randomized parallel-group design was used. Participants will be randomly allocated to either the Myofascial Release (MFR) Group or the Control Group in a 1:1 ratio. Randomization will be performed using a computer-generated random sequence by an independent researcher not involved in participant recruitment, assessment, or treatment. Allocation concealment will be ensured using sealed, opaque, consecutively numbered envelopes.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 16, 2026
• First Posted: June 22, 2026
• Study Start: April 24, 2026
• Primary Completion: May 6, 2026
• Study Completion: July 10, 2026
• Last Updated: June 22, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

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