NCT06485921

Comparison of Two Treatments on Nonspecific Neck Pain

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Ischemic Compression and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain and Function in Patients With Nonspecific Neck Pain

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 48 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of Ischemic Compression (IC) and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) on pain, functionality, cervical range of motion, pressure pain threshold, and quality of life in patients suffering from nonspecific neck pain.

Detailed description

Chronic nonspecific neck pain affects approximately 67% of the global population at least once in their lifetime. This type of neck pain, which is not linked to any specific cause or disease but often associated with the musculoskeletal system, can result from muscle strain or spasms in the neck. It causes functional limitations and decreases quality of life for those affected. Individuals frequently turn to healthcare services and pain-relieving medications in their efforts to manage this discomfort. Chronic nonspecific neck pain is recognized as a significant public health challenge due to its considerable socioeconomic impact. Several studies have indicated that myofascial trigger points in the neck region are associated with nonspecific neck pain and that myofascial trigger point therapy can reduce pain. Therefore, the role of myofascial trigger point therapy in the treatment of nonspecific neck pain has been emphasized in studies.

Conditions

• Neck Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Ischemic compression	Participants will received a total of 12 treatment sessions over 6 weeks, with 2 sessions per week.
OTHER	Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization Group	Participants will received a total of 12 treatment sessions over 6 weeks, with 2 sessions per week.
OTHER	Exercise and workplace modifications	Participants will receive stretching and strengthening exercises for neck and scapular stabilizer muscles as a 6-week home program.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-06-01
• Primary completion: 2024-09-01
• Completion: 2024-10-01
• First posted: 2024-07-03
• Last updated: 2024-07-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)