Back to resultsUpper Cross Syndrome Rehabilitation Strengthening of the Dorsal Erector Muscles
Primary Purpose
Neck Pain
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Spain
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Strengthening exercises programme
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Neck Pain focused on measuring chronic neck pain, upper crossed syndrome, rounded shoulder posture
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Chronic neck pain for at least 3 months
- 52º or less in the craniovertebral angle
- 50º or less in the shoulder angle
Exclusion Criteria:
- herniated disk, radiculopathy, diseases of the spine
Sites / Locations
- Fisiosesto
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Active Comparator
Arm Label
Intervention
Control
Arm Description
70 participants receiving active comparator treatment plus experimental
70 participants receiving active comparator treatment
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Craniovertebral angle
tha angle formed by the horizontal line through C7 and the line formed between C7 and the tragus of the ear
Craniovertebral angle
tha angle formed by the horizontal line through C7 and the line formed between C7 and the tragus of the ear
Craniovertebral angle
tha angle formed by the horizontal line through C7 and the line formed between C7 and the tragus of the ear
Shoulder angle
the angle formed by the horizontal line through C7 and the line formed between C7 and the acromion
Shoulder angle
the angle formed by the horizontal line through C7 and the line formed between C7 and the acromion
Shoulder angle
the angle formed by the horizontal line through C7 and the line formed between C7 and the acromion
VAS
The Visual Analogue Scale 0 no pain 10 worst pain
VAS
The Visual Analogue Scale 0 no pain 10 worst pain
VAS
The Visual Analogue Scale 0 no pain 10 worst pain
Secondary Outcome Measures
Muscle Strenght
Muscle strenght tested by a hand held dynamometer
Muscle Strenght
Muscle Strenght tested by a hand held dynamometer
Muscle Strenght
Muscle strenght tested by a and held dynamometer
Muscle Activity
Muscle activity tested by Portable EMG
Muscle Activity
Muscle activity tested by Portable EMG
Muscle Activity
Muscle activity tested by Portable EMG
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04540614
Brief Title
Upper Cross Syndrome Rehabilitation Strengthening of the Dorsal Erector Muscles
Official Title
Upper Cross Syndrome Rehabilitation by Means of Habitual Treatment Plus Strengthening of the Dorsal Erector Muscles. Controlled Clinical Trial.
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
February 2021
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
May 21, 2020 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
May 3, 2021 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
June 4, 2021 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Martín, Carlos García
4. Oversight
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine which treatment is more effective for chronic neck pain associated with Upper Cross Syndrome.
Detailed Description
Patients will divided in two groups, control and intervention. Control Group will do exercises of strengthening of Deep Cervical Flexors, Shoulder External Rotators and Adduction of Scapulae.
Intervention group will do the same plus Strengthtening of Erector Thoracic.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Neck Pain
Keywords
chronic neck pain, upper crossed syndrome, rounded shoulder posture
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
60 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Intervention
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
70 participants receiving active comparator treatment plus experimental
Arm Title
Control
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
70 participants receiving active comparator treatment
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Strengthening exercises programme
Intervention Description
Strengthening exercises for Deep Cervical Flexors, Shoulder external rotators, scapular adductors and thoracic erector muscles
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Craniovertebral angle
Description
tha angle formed by the horizontal line through C7 and the line formed between C7 and the tragus of the ear
Time Frame
0 week
Title
Craniovertebral angle
Description
tha angle formed by the horizontal line through C7 and the line formed between C7 and the tragus of the ear
Time Frame
4 week
Title
Craniovertebral angle
Description
tha angle formed by the horizontal line through C7 and the line formed between C7 and the tragus of the ear
Time Frame
8 week
Title
Shoulder angle
Description
the angle formed by the horizontal line through C7 and the line formed between C7 and the acromion
Time Frame
0 week
Title
Shoulder angle
Description
the angle formed by the horizontal line through C7 and the line formed between C7 and the acromion
Time Frame
4 week
Title
Shoulder angle
Description
the angle formed by the horizontal line through C7 and the line formed between C7 and the acromion
Time Frame
8 week
Title
VAS
Description
The Visual Analogue Scale 0 no pain 10 worst pain
Time Frame
0 week
Title
VAS
Description
The Visual Analogue Scale 0 no pain 10 worst pain
Time Frame
4 week
Title
VAS
Description
The Visual Analogue Scale 0 no pain 10 worst pain
Time Frame
8 week
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Muscle Strenght
Description
Muscle strenght tested by a hand held dynamometer
Time Frame
0 week
Title
Muscle Strenght
Description
Muscle Strenght tested by a hand held dynamometer
Time Frame
4 week
Title
Muscle Strenght
Description
Muscle strenght tested by a and held dynamometer
Time Frame
8 week
Title
Muscle Activity
Description
Muscle activity tested by Portable EMG
Time Frame
0 week
Title
Muscle Activity
Description
Muscle activity tested by Portable EMG
Time Frame
4 week
Title
Muscle Activity
Description
Muscle activity tested by Portable EMG
Time Frame
8 week
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
65 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Chronic neck pain for at least 3 months
52º or less in the craniovertebral angle
50º or less in the shoulder angle
Exclusion Criteria:
herniated disk, radiculopathy, diseases of the spine
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Carlos García
Organizational Affiliation
Fisiosesto
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Fisiosesto
City
Madrid
ZIP/Postal Code
28009
Country
Spain
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Plan to Share IPD
No
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