Effectiveness of an Intervention Plan Aimed at the Diaphragm in Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain

Launched by ESCOLA SUPERIOR DE TECNOLOGIA DA SAÚDE DO PORTO · Apr 19, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new treatment approach for people who suffer from chronic neck pain that isn’t linked to any specific cause. The focus of the study is on a technique that targets the diaphragm, a muscle that helps with breathing, and includes methods like stretching and neuromuscular training. Researchers want to see if these techniques can help relieve neck pain that has been ongoing for at least three months.

To be eligible for the trial, participants should be between 65 and 74 years old, have a body mass index (BMI) between 20 and 29.9, and should have experienced neck pain without a known cause for at least three months. However, those who have had neck surgery, certain specific neck issues, or other serious health conditions will not be able to participate. If you join the study, you can expect to follow the intervention plan designed to improve your neck pain, and you will be monitored throughout the process. This study is currently not recruiting participants, so keep an eye out for updates if you think you might be interested.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Present a negative Jackson test;
• • Have a body mass index (BMI) of 20-29.9 kg/m2;
• • Suffer from chronic non-specific neck pain for 3 months or more.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Have a history of cervical spine surgery, as well as any trauma or fracture of the cervical spine, clavicle, scapula and ribs;
• • Have specific neck pain due to degenerative diseases (disc prolapse, scoliosis);
• • Having a congenital cervical deformity, such as torticollis;
• • Being pregnant;
• • Having rheumatic, oncological or respiratory pathologies;
• • Have liver or gallbladder pathologies;
• • Receiving physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture or massage treatment for neck pain 3 months before and during participation in the study;
• • Taking analgesics, anti-inflammatories or muscle relaxants 5 days prior to the intervention.