Diaphragmatic Doming vs Breathing Exercises on Ventilatory Function & Core Endurance in Chronic Neck Pain
Launched by MINA ATEF GEORGUI ELIAS · Nov 4, 2023
Trial Information
Current as of September 07, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Patients with chronic neck pain will be participated in this comparative study.
They will be divided into 2 groups:
Group (A) will be consisted of 30 patients who will receive conventional physiotherapy treatment for chronic neck pain plus breathing exercise (diaphragmatic and pursed lip breathing) (Three sessions per week for 6 weeks) Group (B) will be consisted of 30 patients who will receive conventional physiotherapy treatment for chronic neck pain plus Doming of the diaphragm (Three sessions per week for 6 weeks)
Pulmonary functions and neck endurance will be assessed for all patien...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Patient has chronic neck pain (for more than 3 months)
- • Their age ranged from 20 to 30 years old
- • Their body mass index ranged from (18.5 -29.9) kg/m2
- • Poor results on the cranio-cervical flexion (CCF) test using a pressure biofeedback instrument.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • History of respiratory disease and Clinical signs of a severe cardiac event.
- • Severe psychiatric or cognitive impairment
- • Tumor and Spinal fractures
- • Spinal cord compression that required urgent surgery
- • Current or past Smokers
- • Obese (BMI \>30) or underweight (BMI ˂18.5)
About Mina Atef Georgui Elias
Mina Atef Georgui Elias is a dedicated clinical trial sponsor committed to advancing medical research and innovation. With a focus on enhancing patient outcomes, Elias leads a team that designs and conducts rigorous clinical trials across various therapeutic areas. Leveraging a strong background in clinical research and regulatory compliance, Elias ensures that all studies adhere to the highest ethical standards and scientific integrity. By fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals, regulatory bodies, and patient communities, Elias aims to contribute significantly to the development of new therapies and improve healthcare delivery.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Cairo, Badr, Egypt
Giza, Dokki, Egypt
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Eman NE Sayed, M.Sc.
Principal Investigator
Assistant Lecturer, dept of internal medicine & geriatric, Badr University in Cairo.
Mina AG Elias, Dr.
Study Chair
Lecturer, dept of internal medicine & geriatric, Badr University in Cairo.
Hany E Obaya, Ass.Prof.Dr
Study Director
Dept of PT for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder & Geriatrics, Faculty of PT, Cairo Univ.
Asmaa M Sharabash, Dr.
Study Chair
Dept of PT for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder & Geriatric, Faculty of PT, Cairo Univ.
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported