NCT07448857 Kinematics and Muscle Activation of Scapula in Upper String Players With Neck Pain
| NCT ID | NCT07448857 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University |
| Condition | Non-specific Neck Pain |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-05-10 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-09-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2026-05-10 with a primary completion date of 2026-09-30.
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Brief Summary
This study will analyze and compare scapular kinematics and muscle activation patterns between upper string musicians with and without neck pain during arm elevation and playing tasks (open strings, scales, musical pieces), providing insights for performance training and rehabilitation programs to reduce playing-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years old. * Having at least 5 years of string instrument playing experience and practicing for more than 6 hours per week. * For the neck pain group: Experiencing non-specific neck pain for at least 2 weeks, with pain located between the superior nuchal line and the T1 spinous process, and a pain intensity of at least 3 on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS ≥ 3). * For the healthy control group: Having no history of neck or shoulder pain within the past year (matched with the neck pain group by age, gender, and handedness). Exclusion Criteria: * History of any neck or shoulder surgery or fracture. * Experiencing pain below the elbow with an intensity of at least 3 (NRS ≥ 3). * Diagnosed history of any structural cervical spine issues, such as herniation of intervertebral disc (HIVD), cervical spine spondylosis, or spondylolisthesis. * Positive response on any of the following 5 cervical spine screening tests: cervical distraction test, Spurling's test, Valsalva test, rotational alar ligament stress test, or Sharp-Purser test. * Any neurological disorders. * Pregnancy during the study period.
Contact & Investigator
YIN-LIANG LIN, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07448857 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Non-specific 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 NCT07448857 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07448857 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at yllin1020@nycu.edu.tw for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07448857 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Taipei, Taiwan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07448857 clinical trial?
NCT07448857 is sponsored by National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. The principal investigator is YIN-LIANG LIN, PhD at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.