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Comparison of Different Rehabilitation Approaches in Chronic Neck Pain

NCT07169084 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2026-02-09

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Summary

Chronic neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder that negatively affects daily life and quality of life. Exercise and manual therapy are widely used treatment strategies, but there is limited evidence comparing different rehabilitation approaches. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and manual therapy on pain, functional status, cervical muscle endurance, and range of motion in individuals with chronic neck pain. Twenty-four participants will be randomly assigned to two groups and receive treatment three times per week for four weeks. Assessments will include the Visual Analog Scale, Neck Disability Index, cervical muscle endurance tests, and goniometric range of motion. The results are expected to support evidence-based strategies for managing chronic neck pain.

Conditions

  • Neck Pain Musculoskeletal

Interventions

OTHER

Manual Therapy

Manual mobilization techniques applied to the cervical and upper thoracic regions, 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks.

OTHER

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)

Mobilization applied with instruments to cervical and upper thoracic muscles, 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Atlas University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-01
Primary Completion
2025-11-15
Completion
2025-12-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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