Comparison of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises and Deep Cervical Muscle Exercises on Muscle Fat Infiltration in Individuals With Neck Pain

Launched by TOKYO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY · Mar 18, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two types of exercise programs to help people with chronic neck pain that isn’t caused by a specific injury. The trial will compare Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) exercises with deep cervical muscle exercises to see which method is better at reducing fat in the neck muscles, improving neck disability, and correcting posture. The researchers hope that DNS exercises will be more effective than the other option.

To participate in the study, individuals must have neck pain for at least three months and experience mild to moderate disability and pain. Participants will first undergo scans and assessments to understand their condition better. Then, they will be randomly placed into one of the two exercise groups for 16 weeks. After this period, they will have follow-up assessments to see how the exercises have helped. This trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it will involve people of all ages and genders who meet the eligibility criteria.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Non-specific neck pain condition for three months or more
• • Mild to moderate disability ( more than 10% of NDI)
• • Mild to moderate pain level(2-8/10 of NRS)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • A history of spine surgery or cervical injury
• • Participated in a neck exercise program in the past three months
• • Upper extremity problems
• • Radiating pain, numbness, and weakness of the upper extremities
• • A detectable pathological spinal condition
• • Metabolic disorders, diabetes, and hypertension Obesity