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Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise on Pain and Sleep Quality in Individuals With Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Control Trial

NCT06379763 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2024-06-25

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Summary

This research focuses on adding diaphragmatic breathing to conventional physiotherapy sessions, particularly for patients suffering from chronic neck pain aged between 20-40 years in Jordan. Chronic neck pain is recognized as one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal pain disorders, significantly impacting physical, social, and psychological aspects of life. This issue leads to a decline in functional performance and work productivity, negatively affecting both individual and societal levels. Several factors, such as poor posture and prolonged use of smartphones, contribute to the exacerbation of non-specific chronic neck pain. These problems also affect respiratory muscles, particularly the diaphragm responsible for primary respiration, resulting in a shift from abdominal to chest breathing. This alteration increases the use of neck muscles, subsequently intensifying neck pain and negatively impacting sleep quality in these individuals. The primary objective of this therapeutic study is to investigate the role of adding diaphragmatic breathing to physiotherapy sessions in alleviating pain and improving sleep quality.

RCT study will investigate the effect of adding the diaphragmatic breathing to conventional physiotherapy treatment on pain and sleep quality over one month.

Conditions

  • Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain
  • Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise

Interventions

OTHER

diaphragmatic breathing exercise

15-minute diaphragmatic breathing exercise from a semi-Fowler's position. Patients will be instructed to position one hand on the chest and the other on the belly, gradually inhaling deeply through the nose, moving from functional residual capacity to total lung capacity, and holding the breath for three seconds. Patients will be advised to relax their shoulders, maintain quiet upper chest movement, and allow the abdomen to slightly rise. Subsequently, patients will exhale slowly through the mouth for up to five seconds. Diaphragmatic breathing exercises will be organized into three sets lasting 15 minutes, with 3 minutes of active exercise and a 2-minute rest period between sets. During rest intervals, patients will be instructed to breathe normally. If individuals experience dizziness or discomfort, the session will stop.

OTHER

conventional physiotherapy exercise

conventional physiotherapy exercise such as ROM, stretching exercises for superficial neck muscles

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Jordan

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-03-01
Primary Completion
2024-05-30
Completion
2024-06-23

Countries

  • Jordan

Study Locations

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