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Ischemic Compression and Home Exercise in Non-Specific Neck Pain

NCT07685418 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 52

Last updated 2026-07-06

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of ischemic compression combined with home exercise on pain, cervical range of motion, neck disability level, and quality of life in individuals with non-specific neck pain. Participants will be divided into two groups: a treatment group receiving ischemic compression plus home exercises, and a control group receiving only home exercises. The study aims to provide clinical evidence regarding the effectiveness of combined treatment approaches for non-specific neck pain.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Ischemic Compression

The intervention group will receive ischemic compression applied to palpable trigger points in the upper trapezius, middle trapezius, levator scapulae, suboccipital muscles (rectus capitis posterior major/minor, obliquus capitis), and splenius capitis muscles for 90 seconds with gradually increasing pressure at the individual's pain tolerance threshold. Ischemic compression will be performed by the therapist applying perpendicular, controlled, and gradually increasing pressure to the trigger point using the thumb or an appropriate contact surface. The pressure will be maintained at the participant's tolerable pain threshold (uncomfortable but bearable) and sustained for approximately 90 seconds per trigger point. Participant feedback will be obtained during the application; in cases of excessive pain or discomfort, the pressure will be reduced or the application will be terminated. The aim of the application is to reduce local tenderness at the trigger point, regulate muscle tone, and

OTHER

Home Exercise Program

Participants will perform a structured program consisting of stretching and strengthening exercises for the cervical region. The program will be performed twice daily for the duration of the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul Rumeli University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
17 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-05-13
Primary Completion
2026-06-30
Completion
2026-07-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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