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Scapular Repositioning for Neck Pain and Scapular Dysfunction

NCT07083570 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 78

Last updated 2026-03-31

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial is designed to evaluate the effects of scapular repositioning in individuals with neck pain and scapular dysfunction. The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. Does scapular repositioning reduce neck pain, increase range of motion, and improve joint position sense and pressure pain threshold?
2. Which type of scapular repositioning technique is more effective?

Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups:

1. Active scapular repositioning: The examiner will first passively position the scapula in a neutral position on the posterior chest wall. The participant will then be instructed to actively maintain that position for 10 seconds. This procedure will be repeated for 10 repetitions, with a 10-second rest interval between each repetition.
2. Passive scapular repositioning: The examiner will passively position and hold the scapula in a neutral position for 10 seconds. This procedure will be repeated for 10 repetitions, with a 10-second rest interval between each repetition.
3. Sham scapular repositioning (control): The examiner will perform gentle shoulder movements that do not alter scapular positioning. Each movement will be held for 10 seconds, repeated 10 times, with a 10-second rest interval between repetitions.

All participants will undergo pre- and post-intervention assessments (immediately after the intervention and at 30 minutes post-intervention). The primary outcomes include neck pain intensity, cervical range of motion, cervical and shoulder proprioception, and pressure pain threshold. All outcomes will be compared between groups and across time points (pre- and post-intervention).

Conditions

  • Neck Pain
  • Scapular Dyskinesis

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Active scapular repositioning

The examiner will first passively position the participant's scapula in a neutral position on the posterior chest wall. The participant will then be instructed to actively maintain that position.

PROCEDURE

Passive scapular repositioning

The examiner will passively position and hold the participant's scapula in a neutral position.

PROCEDURE

Sham scapular repositioning

The examiner will perform gentle shoulder girdle movements that do not alter scapular positioning.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Phayao

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
59 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-04-20
Primary Completion
2025-12-19
Completion
2025-12-19

Countries

  • Thailand

Study Locations

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