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Effects of Connective Tissue Massage and Physical Modalities Combined With Stabilization Exercises in Chronic Neck Pain

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllFenerbahce University
NCT07150143 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This randomized, double-blinded controlled trial aims to investigate the comparative effects of connective tissue massage and physical modalities, when combined with cervical and scapulothoracic stabilization exercises, in individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain. A total of 51 participants aged 18-65 years will be randomly assigned into three groups. Group 1 will perform stabilization exercises alone, Group 2 will receive stabilization exercises plus connective tissue massage, and Group 3 will receive stabilization exercises plus electrotherapy modalities (infrared, continuous ultrasound, and TENS). The interventions will be conducted twice weekly for 8 weeks, and participants will also perform home-based exercises daily. Primary outcomes include pain, disability, and endurance, while secondary outcomes focus on quality of life, cervical range of motion, and scapular function.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18 and 65 years of age, * Having non-specific chronic neck pain localized to the posterior cervical spine between the occipital region and the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra, * Being able to cooperate with the assessments to be performed in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Neck pain resulting from trauma within the past 6 months; * A history of surgery related to cervical problems; * Clinical signs of cervical radiculopathy and/or myelopathy; * Inflammatory arthritis involving the cervical spine; * Tumors or infections of the cervical spine; * Vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency; * Neurological disorders (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or syringomyelia); * Congenital anomalies affecting the spine; systemic diseases (such as diabetes mellitus); * Shoulder pathologies (including tendinitis, bursitis, or capsulitis).
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What it tests

  • Exercise
  • Connective tissue massage
  • Infrared therapy
  • Continuous ultrasound
  • Conventional TENS
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Where

1 site
Fenerbahçe Üniversitesi
Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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