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NCT06468904 Efficacy of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Hand Grip Strength in Chronic Myofascial Neck Pain

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NCT ID NCT06468904
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Cairo University
Condition Chronic Neck Pain
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 52 participants
Start Date 2023-10-01
Primary Completion 2024-08

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 20 Years
Max Age 45 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
cervical stabilization exercises and integrated neuromuscular technique.

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 52 participants in total. It began in 2023-10-01 with a primary completion date of 2024-08.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine effect of cervical stabilization exercises on hand grip strength, key pinch strength, pain intensity, pain pressure threshold and hand function in chronic myofascial neck pain patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Chronic neck pain for more than 3 months. 2. Active MTrPs in the UT muscle with a tender nodule. 3. Constant neck pain, a jump sign during palpation of UT muscle. 4. Referred pain. 5. Symptoms of ipsilateral hand muscles weakness. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Signs of severe pathology such as malignancy of the cervical area. 2. Fractures of the cervical spine. 3. Cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy. 4. Diabetes. 5. Trauma, congenital anomalies and surgery around neck, shoulder and hand. 6. Fibromyalgia or vascular syndromes such as vertebra-basilar insufficiency. 7. Pregnancy.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Fatma Alzahraa M Ali, Master

✉ fatmaalzahraa@pt.bsu.edu.eg

📞 01028371924

Principal Investigator

soheir sh Rezkallah, PHD

STUDY DIRECTOR

professor of physaical therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06468904 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 20 Years or older, up to 45 Years, studying Chronic Neck Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06468904 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06468904 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at fatmaalzahraa@pt.bsu.edu.eg for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06468904 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Giza, Egypt, Giza, Egypt.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06468904 clinical trial?

NCT06468904 is sponsored by Cairo University. The principal investigator is soheir sh Rezkallah, PHD at professor of physaical therapy. The trial plans to enroll 52 participants.

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