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Effect of Cervical Stabilization and Oculomotor Exercises on Position Sense With Chronic Neck Pain

Primary Purpose

Chronic Neck Pain, Exercise Addiction

Status

Unknown status

Phase

Not Applicable

Locations

Cyprus

Study Type

Interventional

Intervention

Classical Physiotherapy Program + Cervical Stabilization Exercises

Classical Physiotherapy Program + Oculomotor Exercises

Classical Physiotherapy Program

About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Chronic Neck Pain focused on measuring Chronic Neck Pain, Proprioseption, Exercise, Stabilization, Oculomotor

Eligibility Criteria

30 Years - 55 Years (Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

Men and women between the ages of 30-55,
Neck pain for at least 3 months,
Sedentary or non-regular exercise habit (3 days a week, less than 30 min of physical activity per day)
According to the Numerical Pain Scale, the pain intensity is 4 cm and above

Exclusion Criteria:

• Has received any physiotherapy program due to neck or back pain in the last 6 months,
- Congenital anomaly in the cervical region (such as Klippel Feil Syndrome)
- Having structural scoliosis at any level of the vertebral column,
- Acute or chronic neurological deficits (sensory and motor loss),
- With vertebrobasillary artery failure,
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome,
- Any vestibular problem,
- With marked diplopia and oculomotor muscle insufficiency,
- Having a cervical rib,
- Having a history of fractures in the cervical vertebrae,
- Colorblind,
- Suffering from whiplash injury,
- Those with serious rheumatic diseases such as Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Having undergone spine surgery from any region,
- Tumor or spinal cord compression due to another reason,
- Using any pain reliever drug other than simple analgesics.
- Those who have problems related to the lumbar region such as lumbal stenosis, lumbar disc herniation

Sites / Locations

Eastern Mediterranean University

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Classical Physiotherapy Program + Cervical Stabilization Exercises

Classical Physiotherapy Program + Oculomotor Exercises

Classical Physiotherapy Program

Arm Description

In addition to classical physiotherapy, Cervical Stabilization Exercises will be applied to the individuals in the 1st group.

In addition to classical physiotherapy, Oculomotor Exercises will be applied to the individuals in the 2nd group.

Only the classical physiotherapy program will be applied to the individuals in 3rd group.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Cervical Joint Position Sense

Joint Position Sense of flexion-extension, right-left rotation and right-left lateral flexion movements of the cervical region will be evaluated. A laser marker will be used to perform the assessment. The target angle for cervical flexion, extension and right-left rotation joint position sense measurement is 30°, and 20° for right-left cervical lateral flexion. Measurements will be made with eyes open and eyes closed. Before the JPS evaluations, the method will be explained to the individuals in detail and a sufficient number of trials will be made before the tests. Considering that fatigue may affect the results, all individuals will be warned not to forcefully move their neck and back muscles before the measurement. In order to prevent proprioceptive input, they will be asked to come in comfortable clothes that do not wrap around the neck on the day of their evaluation.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Pain Intensity

Numerical Pain Scale will be used to determine the severity of neck pain at rest and during activity.An increase in the score means an increase in the severity of the patient's neck pain.

Craniovertebral Angle

The posture of the cervical region will be evaluated by the lateral photographing method. Markers will be placed on specific anatomical points (C7, Tragus) and the lateral projections of these points will be used for angular calculations. The photos transferred to the computer will be transferred to the paint program and the lines connecting the markers will be drawn. Craniovertebral angle will be calculated using a computer program (Markus Bader-MB Software Solutions, Triangular Screen Ruler). Degree(°) is going to be record.

Cervical Joint Range of Motion

Inclinometer (Baseline Bubble Inclinometer) will be used to evaluate the joint range of motion of the cervical region. Measurements of cervical flexion, extension and right-left lateral flexion will be made in sitting position, and right and left rotation measurements will be made in supine position.

Strength and Endurance of the Deep Cervical Flexor Muscles

Craniocervical flexion test (CCFT) is used to evaluate the activation and static endurance of the deep flexor muscles of the cervical region. The test will be performed using Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback (Chattanooga Stabilizer). The patient will be positioned in the supine position, with the cervical region in neutral position and the biofeedback pressure unit will be placed in the suboccipital space. The pressure cell will be inflated to 20 mmHg. Then, the individual will be instructed to perform a posterior tilt movement by increasing the pressure at 5 different levels (22, 24, 26, 28 and 30 mmHg.), Following the monitor of the device. After teaching the movement, the person will be asked to perform 10 contractions lasting 10 seconds at each level. The person will move to the next level after each successful attempt.

Static Balance

Stork balance test will be used in the evaluation of static balance. While one side is standing on one foot, the individual places the other foot on the inside of the knee on which she/he is standing. She/he places his hands on the waist and, with the signal of the physiotherapist, raises the heel of the supporting leg from the ground. She/he tries to maintain this position as long as he can stand with his eyes open . After the trial, She/he will be told to take this position three times with his eyes open and the holding times will be recorded. The best score of the recorded times will be taken.

Dynamic Balance

It will be evaluated using the Y balance test. The reach distance in the anterior, posteromedial and posterolateral transport directions will be recorded. People will be asked to reach the furthest point with the other foot while trying to maintain balance with the dominant foot on the wooden platform while the hands are on the waist. 3 repetitions of reaching out in 3 directions will be recorded.

Neck Awareness

The Fremantle Neck Awareness Questionnaire will be used to assess neck awareness. Fremantle Neck Awareness Questionnaire is a 9-item questionnaire that evaluates neck perception, attention and proprioceptive awareness of individuals with chronic neck pain. The first 3 questions of the questionnaire, which evaluates awareness in 4 dimensions, evaluate attention, the fourth and fifth questions evaluate proprioceptive perception, and the sixth, seventh and ninth questions evaluate how the neck is perceived as shape and size relative to its body. The eighth question was interpreted as 'negligence'. The questions of the Likert-type questionnaire are between 0 and 4 points, meaning 0=Never, 1=Rarely, 2=Sometimes, 3=Often, 4=Always. The total score is 36. A high score indicates decreased awareness of the neck.

Functional Disability

The Neck Disability Index (BDI) will be used to evaluate the functional disability of the neck. The questionnaire assesses how much neck pain associated with problems in the cervical region affects the individual in daily life and how much it interferes with the individual's daily work. The index consists of 10 items, 4 items evaluating subjective symptoms such as pain intensity, headache, concentration, sleep, and 6 items evaluating daily life activities such as personal care, lifting loads, reading, working life, driving, and leisure activities. Scoring is done between 0-5. The individual is asked to mark the answer that best fits him. If the total score obtained in the index is between 0-4, it is classified as no disability, between 5-14 as mild disability, between 15-24 as moderate disability, between 25-34 as severe disability and above 35 points as total disability.

Patient Satisfaction

The Global Perceived Impact (GAE) questionnaire will be used to assess the extent to which individuals benefit from treatment after treatment. This questionnaire is used to evaluate the extent to which individuals benefit from treatment after treatment. Individuals are asked to rate between 1 (very much improved) and 9 (very much worsened) to the question 'How have your complaints changed compared to the time before your treatment?'. Scale scores were, in order, 1-very much improved, 2-very much improved, 3-moderately improved, 4-slightly improved, 5-unchanged, 6-slightly worsened, 7-moderately worsened, 8-very much worsened, 9-very much worsened. is in the form. Scoring will be done once at the end of the treatment.

Cervicothoracic angle

The posture of the cervical region will be evaluated by the lateral photographing method. Markers will be placed on specific anatomical points (C7, Tragus and T4) and the lateral projections of these points will be used for angular calculations. The photos transferred to the computer will be transferred to the paint program and the lines connecting the markers will be drawn. Cervicothoracic angle will be calculated using a computer program (Markus Bader-MB Software Solutions, Triangular Screen Ruler). Degree(°) is going to be record.

Full Information

NCT ID

NCT05083858

First Posted

September 27, 2021

Last Updated

October 7, 2021

Sponsor

Eastern Mediterranean University

Collaborators

Hacettepe University

1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number

NCT05083858

Brief Title

Effect of Cervical Stabilization and Oculomotor Exercises on Position Sense With Chronic Neck Pain

Official Title

Comparison the Effectiveness of Cervical Stabilization and Oculomotor Exercises in Addition to the Classical Physiotherapy on Pain Severity, Joint Position Sense and Physical Parameters in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain

Study Type

Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date

October 2021

Overall Recruitment Status

Unknown status

Study Start Date

August 1, 2021 (Actual)

Primary Completion Date

September 25, 2021 (Actual)

Study Completion Date

July 2022 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title

Principal Investigator

Name of the Sponsor

Eastern Mediterranean University

Collaborators

Hacettepe University

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product

Data Monitoring Committee

5. Study Description

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Cervical Stabilization and Oculomotor Exercises in addition to the classical physiotherapy on pain severity, cervical joint position sense, posture, cervical joint range of motion, strength and endurance of deep cervical flexor muscles, static and dynamic balance, neck awareness, functional disability and patient satisfaction in individuals with chronic neck pain. When the literature is examined, there is no study comparing the effectiveness of cervical stabilization and oculomotor exercises in individuals with chronic neck pain. However, it has also attracted our attention that a progressive and dynamic program was not followed in studies stating the oculomotor exercise program. In this sense, The study is important in terms of both comparing the effects of these 3 treatments and presenting a progressive and dynamic exercise protocol to the literature.

Detailed Description

The Participants included in the study will be divided into 3 groups. Participants in Group 1 will receive cervical stabilization exercises in addition to the classical physiotherapy program, individuals in Group 2 will receive oculomotor exercises in addition to the classical physiotherapy program, and only the classical physiotherapy program will be applied to group 3. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, hotpack, classical massage and stretching/posture exercises will be given to participants within the scope of the Classical Physiotherapy program. In addition to the classical physiotherapy program, the participants in the 1st and 2nd groups will be given exercises that gradually increase in difficulty level, 3 days a week, for a total of 8 weeks, under the control of a physiotherapist. Participants in the 3rd group will be given only classical physiotherapy. At the same time, stretching and posture exercises will be performed under the control of a physiotherapist.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study

Chronic Neck Pain, Exercise Addiction

Keywords

Chronic Neck Pain, Proprioseption, Exercise, Stabilization, Oculomotor

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose

Treatment

Study Phase

Not Applicable

Interventional Study Model

Parallel Assignment

Masking

None (Open Label)

Allocation

Randomized

Enrollment

72 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title

Classical Physiotherapy Program + Cervical Stabilization Exercises

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Description

In addition to classical physiotherapy, Cervical Stabilization Exercises will be applied to the individuals in the 1st group.

Arm Title

Classical Physiotherapy Program + Oculomotor Exercises

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Description

In addition to classical physiotherapy, Oculomotor Exercises will be applied to the individuals in the 2nd group.

Arm Title

Classical Physiotherapy Program

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Arm Description

Only the classical physiotherapy program will be applied to the individuals in 3rd group.

Intervention Type

Other

Intervention Name(s)

Classical Physiotherapy Program + Cervical Stabilization Exercises

Other Intervention Name(s)

Cervical Stabilization

Intervention Description

First of all, patients will be taught correct craniocervical flexion movement without activation of superficial muscles in different positions (supine, prone, crawling, sitting, standing). The program will be continued by asking to maintain the cranio-cervical flexion position during all movements. In order to gain dynamic stabilization, unilateral, bilateral, contralateral, ipsilateral and reciprocal extremity movements will be added to the program together with craniocervical flexion movement. Resistance will be added to the exercises as control of the movement is achieved. The exercises will progress from static to dynamic, from stationary floors to moving floors, from simple movements to complex movements.

Intervention Type

Other

Intervention Name(s)

Classical Physiotherapy Program + Oculomotor Exercises

Other Intervention Name(s)

Oculomotor Exercises

Intervention Description

Oculomotor Exercises is a program consisting of exercises that support proprioception in the cervical region. It consists of 4 main contents; Sacadic Eye movements, Gaze stability, Head/eye coordination, Head repositioning exercise.

Intervention Type

Other

Intervention Name(s)

Classical Physiotherapy Program

Other Intervention Name(s)

Classical Physiotherapy

Intervention Description

Conventional TENS will be applied to apply analgesic current. TENS application will be made to the cervical paravertebral region, using four 5 x 5 cm adhesive surface electrodes, at 80 Hz frequency for 20 minutes, 100 msec. All participants will be asked to lie in a prone position. The neck will be in a neutral position. The hot pack will be applied to the cervical region for 20 minutes. Classical massage will be applied for 20 minutes using the Swedish technique. The technique will be performed on the upper and neck region of the back with 3 strokes, 3 kneading and 3 strokes. The patient will be massaged while lying in the prone position. Stretching/Posture Exercises Exercises will be applied as a 5-10 minute warm-up-cool-down program at the beginning and end of the study. Cervical flexor, lateral flexor, rotator muscles, pectorals, inferior shoulder joint capsule will be stretched. In addition to this, posture exercises will also be done.

Primary Outcome Measure Information:

Title

Cervical Joint Position Sense

Description

Time Frame

Change from Cervical Joint Position Sense at the end of 8 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measure Information:

Title

Pain Intensity

Description

Numerical Pain Scale will be used to determine the severity of neck pain at rest and during activity.An increase in the score means an increase in the severity of the patient's neck pain.

Time Frame

Change from Pain Intensity at the end of 8 weeks

Title

Craniovertebral Angle

Description

Time Frame

Change from Craniovertebral Angle at the end of 8 weeks

Title

Cervical Joint Range of Motion

Description

Time Frame

Change from Cervical Joint Range of Motion at the end of 8 weeks

Title

Strength and Endurance of the Deep Cervical Flexor Muscles

Description

Time Frame

Change from Strength and Endurance of the Deep Cervical Flexor Muscles at the end of 8 weeks

Title

Static Balance

Description

Time Frame

Change from Static Balance at the end of 8 weeks

Title

Dynamic Balance

Description

Time Frame

Change from Dynamic Balance at the end of 8 weeks

Title

Neck Awareness

Description

Time Frame

Change from Neck Awareness at the end of 8 weeks

Title

Functional Disability

Description

Time Frame

Change from Functional Disability at the end of 8 weeks

Title

Patient Satisfaction

Description

Time Frame

End of eight weeks

Title

Cervicothoracic angle

Description

Time Frame

Change from Cervicothoracic angle at the end of 8 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex

All

Minimum Age & Unit of Time

30 Years

Maximum Age & Unit of Time

55 Years

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Men and women between the ages of 30-55, Neck pain for at least 3 months, Sedentary or non-regular exercise habit (3 days a week, less than 30 min of physical activity per day) According to the Numerical Pain Scale, the pain intensity is 4 cm and above Exclusion Criteria: • Has received any physiotherapy program due to neck or back pain in the last 6 months, Congenital anomaly in the cervical region (such as Klippel Feil Syndrome) Having structural scoliosis at any level of the vertebral column, Acute or chronic neurological deficits (sensory and motor loss), With vertebrobasillary artery failure, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Any vestibular problem, With marked diplopia and oculomotor muscle insufficiency, Having a cervical rib, Having a history of fractures in the cervical vertebrae, Colorblind, Suffering from whiplash injury, Those with serious rheumatic diseases such as Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis Having undergone spine surgery from any region, Tumor or spinal cord compression due to another reason, Using any pain reliever drug other than simple analgesics. Those who have problems related to the lumbar region such as lumbal stenosis, lumbar disc herniation

Overall Study Officials:

First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree

Zafer Erden

Organizational Affiliation

Hacettepe University

Official's Role

Principal Investigator

Facility Information:

Facility Name

Eastern Mediterranean University

City

Famagusta

ZIP/Postal Code

99450

Country

Cyprus

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD

Citations:

PubMed Identifier

19632880

Citation

Jull GA, Falla D, Vicenzino B, Hodges PW. The effect of therapeutic exercise on activation of the deep cervical flexor muscles in people with chronic neck pain. Man Ther. 2009 Dec;14(6):696-701. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2009.05.004. Epub 2009 Jul 25.

Results Reference

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PubMed Identifier

8053797

Citation

Revel M, Minguet M, Gregoy P, Vaillant J, Manuel JL. Changes in cervicocephalic kinesthesia after a proprioceptive rehabilitation program in patients with neck pain: a randomized controlled study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1994 Aug;75(8):895-9. doi: 10.1016/0003-9993(94)90115-5.

Results Reference

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PubMed Identifier

17143898

Citation

Jull G, Falla D, Treleaven J, Hodges P, Vicenzino B. Retraining cervical joint position sense: the effect of two exercise regimes. J Orthop Res. 2007 Mar;25(3):404-12. doi: 10.1002/jor.20220.

Results Reference

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PubMed Identifier

16311191

Citation

Strimpakos N, Sakellari V, Gioftsos G, Kapreli E, Oldham J. Cervical joint position sense: an intra- and inter-examiner reliability study. Gait Posture. 2006 Jan;23(1):22-31. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2004.11.019.

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