Back to resultsThe Effects of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Pulmonary Functions and Respiratory Muscle Strength
Primary Purpose
Neck Pain
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Turkey
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
cervical stabilization exercises
conventional exercises
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Neck Pain focused on measuring neck pain, pulmonary function test, respiratory muscle strength, cervical stabilization exercises
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- neck pain longer than 3 months
- patients between ages of 18 and 55
Exclusion Criteria:
- patients with neurologic symptoms
- patients with chronic pulmonary disease
- previous surgery on cervical region
Sites / Locations
- Institute of Health Sciences
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Other
Other
Arm Label
the stabilization group
the control group
Arm Description
the stabilization group performed cervical stabilization exercises in lying, sitting, standing and on a swisball 3times a week during 8 weeks.
the control group performed conventional exercises including neck isometric, isotonic and posture exercises 3 times a week during 8 weeks.
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
pulmonary functions
pulmonary functions were measured with spirometric tests by two experienced physical therapists.
respiratory muscle strength
respiratory muscle strength was measured using mouth pressure device by two experienced physical therapists.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT03395054
First Posted
November 22, 2017
Last Updated
January 8, 2018
Sponsor
Hacettepe University
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03395054
Brief Title
The Effects of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Pulmonary Functions and Respiratory Muscle Strength
Official Title
The Effects of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Pulmonary Functions and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Patients With Neck Pain
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
January 2018
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
December 1, 2015 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
April 30, 2017 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
July 26, 2017 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Hacettepe University
4. Oversight
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
This study aims to assess the effects of stabilization exercises on pulmonary functions and respiratory muscle strength. 42 participants with neck pain enrolled the study.
Detailed Description
This study aims to assess the effects of stabilization exercises on pulmonary functions and respiratory muscle strength. 42 participants with neck pain enrolled the study. Participants were divided into two groups, stabilization group (n=21) and the control group (n=21). The participants underwent a total of 24 sessions of treatment thrice a week for eight weeks under the supervision of a physiotherapist.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Neck Pain
Keywords
neck pain, pulmonary function test, respiratory muscle strength, cervical stabilization exercises
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
42 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
the stabilization group
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
the stabilization group performed cervical stabilization exercises in lying, sitting, standing and on a swisball 3times a week during 8 weeks.
Arm Title
the control group
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
the control group performed conventional exercises including neck isometric, isotonic and posture exercises 3 times a week during 8 weeks.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
cervical stabilization exercises
Intervention Description
cervical stabilization exercises
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
conventional exercises
Intervention Description
conventional exercises
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
pulmonary functions
Description
pulmonary functions were measured with spirometric tests by two experienced physical therapists.
Time Frame
8 weeks
Title
respiratory muscle strength
Description
respiratory muscle strength was measured using mouth pressure device by two experienced physical therapists.
Time Frame
8 weeks
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
55 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
neck pain longer than 3 months
patients between ages of 18 and 55
Exclusion Criteria:
patients with neurologic symptoms
patients with chronic pulmonary disease
previous surgery on cervical region
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Birgül Morkoç, phd student
Organizational Affiliation
Hacettepe University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Institute of Health Sciences
City
Ankara
State/Province
Altındağ
ZIP/Postal Code
06030
Country
Turkey
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Plan to Share IPD
No
IPD Sharing Plan Description
none are planned to be shared
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