Contrology Training in Patients With Non-Specific Neck Pain

NCT07725978 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: F24C14G30031 (Ailia Abbas)
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effects of a 12-week Contrology training program in patients with non-specific neck pain. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups. The experimental group will receive Contrology training, while the control group will receive conventional physiotherapy. Outcomes will include pain intensity, cervical range of motion, neck-related disability, and craniovertebral angle. Assessments will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks. The study aims to determine whether Contrology training is more effective than conventional physiotherapy in improving pain, posture, mobility, and functional disability in adults with non-specific neck pain.

Conditions

Non Specific Neck Pain

Keywords

Contrology Training; Pilates; Non Specific Neck Pain; Craniovertebral Angle; Neck Disability Index; Cervical Range of Motion; Numeric Pain Rating Scale; Forward Head Posture

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Craniovertebral Angle

  Craniovertebral angle will be measured using standardized lateral-view digital photography. The angle will be calculated between a horizontal line passing through the C7 spinous process and a line connecting C7 to the tragus of the ear. A higher craniovertebral angle indicates improved head and neck posture, while a lower angle indicates greater forward head posture.

  Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Numeric Pain Rating Scale

  Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks

• Neck Disability Index

  Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks

• Cervical Range of Motions

  Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Contrology Training Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will receive a 12-week Contrology training program for non-specific neck pain. The program will include supervised Contrology/Pilates-based exercises focusing on cervical and thoracic mobility, postural alignment, breathing control, core activation, scapular stabilization, and controlled movement.

Other: Contrology Training

Conventional Physiotherapy Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this group will receive conventional physiotherapy for non-specific neck pain for 12 weeks. The treatment will include routine physiotherapy exercises and management commonly used for neck pain, including stretching, strengthening, posture correction, and cervical mobility exercises.

Other: Conventional Physiotherapy

Interventions

Contrology Training OTHER

Contrology training is a Pilates-based exercise program emphasizing concentration, control, centering, breathing, precision, and flowing movement. Participants will perform supervised exercises targeting postural correction, cervical and thoracic mobility, deep cervical flexor activation, scapular stabilization, core control, and controlled breathing for 12 weeks.

Contrology Training Group

Conventional Physiotherapy OTHER

Conventional physiotherapy will include routine exercise-based management for non-specific neck pain, including cervical range of motion exercises, stretching, strengthening exercises, postural correction, and patient education. Treatment will be provided for 12 weeks.

Conventional Physiotherapy Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 18 to 40 years.
• Participants diagnosed with non-specific neck pain.
• Neck pain duration of at least 4 weeks.
• Numeric Pain Rating Scale score of at least 3 out of 10.
• Craniovertebral angle less than 49 degrees.
• Participants willing to provide informed consent and attend the treatment sessions.

You may not qualify if:

• Cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy.
• Cervical spinal stenosis.
• History of cervical spine fracture, trauma, or surgery.
• Inflammatory joint disease or systemic rheumatologic disorder.
• Neurological disorders affecting neck movement or posture.
• Vestibular disorders or severe balance problems.
• Any serious medical condition preventing participation in exercise-based treatment.
• Current participation in another neck pain rehabilitation program.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Maqbool memorial hospital, Shakargarh.

Shakargarh, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Location

Study Officials

• Amna Zia

  Mayo Hospital/ College of Physiotherapy, King Edward Medical University, Lahore

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Ailia Abbas

  Riphah International University, Lahore

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Amna Zia, PhD*

CONTACT

03244686993; amna.zia@kemu.edu.pk

Samrood Akram, PhD*

CONTACT

03324806143; Samrood.akram@riphah.edu.pk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: The outcomes assessor and Patients will be blinded to group allocation.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: This is a two-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled trial. Participants will be allocated into either the Contrology training group or the conventional physiotherapy group.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 21, 2026
• First Posted: July 24, 2026
• Study Start: June 30, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): September 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): October 30, 2026
• Last Updated: July 24, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)