Effects of Connective Tissue Massage and Physical Modalities Combined With Stabilization Exercises in Chronic Neck Pain
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Conditions studied: Non-specific Neck Pain
In brief
This randomized, double-blinded controlled trial aims to investigate the comparative effects of connective tissue massage and physical modalities, when combined with cervical and scapulothoracic stabilization exercises, in individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain. A total of 51 participants aged 18-65 years will be randomly assigned into three groups. Group 1 will perform stabilization exercises alone, Group 2 will receive stabilization exercises plus connective tissue massage, and Group 3 will receive stabilization exercises plus electrotherapy modalities (infrared, continuous ultrasound, and TENS). The interventions will be conducted twice weekly for 8 weeks, and participants will also perform home-based exercises daily. Primary outcomes include pain, disability, and endurance, while secondary outcomes focus on quality of life, cervical range of motion, and scapular function.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07150143
- Run by
- Fenerbahce University
- People needed
- 27
- Starts
- 2025-09-12
- Expected to finish
- 2026-10-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-09-18
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Being between 18 and 65 years of age,
- Having non-specific chronic neck pain localized to the posterior cervical spine between the occipital region and the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra,
- Being able to cooperate with the assessments to be performed in the study.
You may not qualify if…
- Neck pain resulting from trauma within the past 6 months;
- A history of surgery related to cervical problems;
- Clinical signs of cervical radiculopathy and/or myelopathy;
- Inflammatory arthritis involving the cervical spine;
- Tumors or infections of the cervical spine;
- Vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency;
- Neurological disorders (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or syringomyelia);
- Congenital anomalies affecting the spine; systemic diseases (such as diabetes mellitus);
- Shoulder pathologies (including tendinitis, bursitis, or capsulitis).
Where it is running
- Fenerbahçe Üniversitesi — Ataşehir, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)
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