Comparison of Two Treatments on Nonspecific Neck Pain
NCT Number: NCT06485921
Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Phases: NA
Conditions: Neck Pain
Interventions: OTHER: Ischemic compression|OTHER: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization Group|OTHER: Exercise and workplace modifications
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (IUC)
Sex: ALL
Age: ADULT
Enrollment: 48
Study Design: Allocation: RANDOMIZED|Intervention Model: PARALLEL|Masking: NONE|Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
Start Date: 2024-06-01
Completion Date: 2024-10
Locations: Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Büyükçekmece, 34, Turkey

Summary:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of Ischemic Compression (IC) and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) on pain, functionality, cervical range of motion, pressure pain threshold, and quality of life in patients suffering from nonspecific neck pain.

Primary Outcome Measures: Visual Analog Scale(VAS), VAS is a measurement tool commonly used to assess the intensity of pain or other symptoms. It consists of a horizontal line labeled with descriptive anchors at each end (e.g., 'no pain' to 'worst pain imaginable'). Patients mark on the line to indicate their subjective perception of symptom severity, with the distance from the starting point to the mark providing a quantitative measure. As the value on the scale increases, the perceived pain or symptom intensity also increases, Six weeks|Neck Disability Index (NDI), NDI is a measurement tool used to assess functional limitations in the neck region. It is commonly employed in individuals experiencing neck pain to evaluate the extent of restrictions in daily activities. NDI allows patients to subjectively assess how much their neck pain affects their daily lives. The score on the scale indicates the degree of functional impairment experienced by the patient and is used to evaluate treatment outcomes. When the score decreases, it indicates a reduction in limitations., Six weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures: The Work Role Functioning Questionnaire (WRFQ), WRFQ evaluates functionality and work capacity by assessing individuals' roles and functions in the workplace. It covers aspects such as work performance, job retention, and job-related functionality. The questionnaire identifies both constraints and strengths in the workplace, offering insights into employees' perceptions of their job performance and role. It is widely used to assess return to work readiness and overall work ability, with higher scores indicating improved work performance., Six weeks|Cervical range of motion, Individuals' active cervical range of motion includes flexion, extension, right-left lateral flexion, and rotation will measured with a universal goniometer., Six weeks|Pain pressure threshold, The pressure algometer (model: JTECH USA Commander) will be applied perpendicularly to the trigger point. Participants will be instructed to report the onset of discomfort. Compression will be halted upon their report, and the measurement displayed on the algometer screen will be documented. Three readings will be taken with a 30-second interval between each trial, and the average value will be recorded for analysis., Six weeks|SF- 12 quality of life, SF-12 Quality of Life (SF-12 QoL) is a standardized survey tool used to measure health-related quality of life in individuals. It consists of 12 questions that assess physical and mental health, daily functioning, emotional well-being, and overall perception of health status. The survey provides scores for physical and mental health components, reflecting the individual's perceived quality of life across these domains. SF-12 QoL is widely used in research and clinical settings to evaluate health outcomes, monitor changes in health status over time, and assess the impact of interventions on quality of life., Six weeks|Global Rating of Change (GROC), The satisfaction levels of the participants will be evaluated using the 5-point GROC scale at the end of 6 weeks. The scale ranges from -2 to +2, where -2 indicates "I am much worse," -1 indicates "I am worse," 0 indicates "I am the same," +1 indicates "I am better," and +2 indicates "I am much better.", Six weeks