NCT06803264

Effectiveness of Activity Oriented Therapy and Traditional Therapy in Cervical Discopathic Pain Syndrome

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 74 (actual)
• Sponsor: University School of Physical Education, Krakow, Poland · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Title: Effectiveness of Activity Oriented Therapy and Traditional Therapy in Cervical Discopathic Pain Syndrome Procedures: You will be asked to complete a form containing questions characterizing the study group and several questionnaires before starting treatment, such as: NDI, CESD-R, STAI and the NRS scale. A photo of the head and shoulder area will also be taken in a front and side standing position. After completing the two-week treatment, you will be asked again to complete questionnaires and pose for photos. You will be informed about a follow-up visit 3 months after the end of therapy, during which you will be asked for the last time to complete questionnaires and pose for a photo. Benefits: There are no direct benefits to you other than participating in a therapy more commonly used for cervical pain syndromes and the opportunity to discuss your experience with neck pain with a specialist. The information we obtain will help scientists better understand the problem of treating neck pain. Risk: There are no physical risks to you while conducting this research. All information obtained from you will be anonymous. Your name and image will not be used in this study or reports. Confidentiality: All research records will be confidential and appropriately secured. Records will only be published with your consent or by court order or as required by law. Any publication resulting from this research will not use identifying information, such as your name or likeness. Freedom to opt out: Participation in the study is completely voluntary and free of charge. You may withdraw from this study at any time without any consequences.

Detailed description

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Activity Oriented Therapy (N.A.P. therapy) and traditional therapy during disc-related neck pain in terms of pain intensity, disability, Forward Head Posture (FHP), anxiety as a condition and level of depression. Patients were qualified based on a medical examination. Respondents were randomly divided into two groups. The therapies were performed by experienced physiotherapists in cooperation with a psychologist. Treatment in both groups included 10 therapy sessions held daily from Monday to Friday over a two-week period.

Conditions

• Neck Pain Chronic
• Depression Disorders
• Forward Head Posture
• Anxiety Disorders

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Activity Oriented therapy (N.A.P.)	The following six exercises were used, each of which was performed 10 times. Their progression was introduced by changing positions, individually adjusted to the patient's capabilities. 1. Eccentric infrahyoid muscle work during breathing activity and phonation of the "l"sound. 2. Reciprocal innervation of suboccipital muscles in gaze activity. 3. Stimulation of the diaphragm in the activity of breathing and phonation. 4. Repeated eccentric activity of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscles during body transfer activity. 5. Repeated eccentric activity of scalene muscles in blanket pulling activity. 6. Eccentric work of suboccipital muscles in the activity of biting a snack.
OTHER	Traditional therapy	Traditional therapy included: 1. Isometric work of the neck muscles. 2. Self-assisted active exercises for the shoulder girdle muscles. 3. Active exercises in relief for the muscles of the shoulder girdle performed in the sitting position in the transverse plane. 4. TENS current treatment performed in the cervical spine and shoulder girdle in the forward lying position. 5. The local cryotherapy treatment with carbon dioxide.

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-03-18
• Primary completion: 2021-12-20
• Completion: 2022-04-08
• First posted: 2025-01-31
• Last updated: 2025-01-31

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Poland