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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Motor Imagery Exercises and Suboccipital Myofascial Release Techniques in Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain
MI-SMR-NSCNP
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MI-SMR-NSCNP
Sponsor study identifier
interventional
51
1 country
1
Study Start
November 2026
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Primary Completion
January 2028
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Study Completion
April 2028
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The aim of this three-group randomized controlled study is to investigate the effectiveness of MI and SMR interventions on pain, proprioception, quality of life, disability, and ROM parameters in individuals aged 18-50 with NSCNP. The primary research questions it seeks to answer are as follows: Do MI exercises, when applied in addition to active exercise, lead to changes in pain, proprioception, and kinesiophobia in individuals with NSCNP? Does the suboccipital myofascial release technique, when applied in addition to active exercise, lead to changes in pain, proprioception, and kinesiophobia in individuals with NSCNP? Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups to compare the MI and SMR techniques.
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April 2028
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October 14, 2026
Actual (reported)October 20, 2026
Actual (reported)November 2026
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January 2028
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April 2028
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Proprioception
Measurement will be performed using a dual inclinometer. Joint position sense error will be evaluated.
baseline, six weeks
Pain Pressure Threshold
The pressure pain threshold will be assessed using an algometer.
baseline, six weeks
Range of Motion (ROM)
ROM will be assessed using a goniometer.
baseline, six weeks
Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia for Kinesiophobia
baseline, six weeks
SF-36 for Quality of Life
baseline, six weeks
Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability Scale for Neck Disability
baseline, six weeks
Short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire for Pain Intensity
baseline, six weeks
An active exercise program will be implemented.
In addition to active exercise, motor imagery exercises will be administered.
Active exercises will consist of four cervical movements involving the maintenance of craniocervical flexion, and all of these exercises will be performed in a single session. The program will continue for six weeks.
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital
Ankara, Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye)
First Submitted
October 14, 2026
First Posted
October 20, 2026
Study Start
November 2026
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Primary Completion
January 2028
GPR vs Manual PT for Chronic Neck Pain
In addition to active exercise, the suboccipital myofascial release technique will be applied.
Motor imagery exercises are structured in three stages. First stage: performing a guided mental task Second stage: internal visual imagery Third stage: external visual imagery The program will last for six weeks.
It will be performed by the therapist while the participant is in the supine position. The therapist will apply pressure to the suboccipital region until a reduction in muscle tone is detected. The procedure will be continued for six weeks.
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Study Completion
April 2028
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Last Updated
October 20, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-10
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