Effect of Cervical Force Control Training on Force Sense and Steadiness in Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain

NCT ID
NCT07813871
Registry status
Not yet recruiting
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Not applicable
Sponsor
Cairo University
Conditions
Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain, Neck Pain

Overview

ClinicalTrials.gov lists this study as Not yet recruiting.

Enrollment: 32 participants (Estimated).

What is being studied

  • Behavioral: Cervical Force Control Training
  • Behavioral: Conventional Exercise Training

Who may be eligible

Ages
18 Years to 24 Years
Sex
All
Healthy volunteers accepted
No

ClinicalTrials.gov lists the following eligibility criteria.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain (CNSNP) lasting \>= 3 months. * Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m² (non-obese). * Pain intensity \>= 30 mm on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). * Neck disability ranging from mild to moderate (10% to 48%) on the Neck Disability Index (NDI). * Able to perform isometric contractions with visual feedback. Exclusion Criteria: * Shoulder/upper limb fractures or replacement (\<12 months), or moderate-severe shoulder osteoarthritis (OA). * Cervical radiculopathy/myelopathy, peripheral neuropathy, vestibular disorders, or history of stroke/Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). * Upper limb pathology (tendinopathy, capsulitis), thoracic outlet syndrome, or fibromyalgia. * Received neck-specific physiotherapy within the last 3 months. * Severe osteoporosis, uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c \>9%), or active infection/inflammation. * Cervical injections or surgery within the last 6 months. * Inability to follow 2-step instructions.

Study locations

1 study location is listed.

Site recruitment status is not specified in the registry data for these locations.

Countries: Egypt

  • Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate, Egypt: 1

Sample of listed locations

  • Faculty of Physical Therapy — Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate, Egypt — Site recruitment status not specified in the registry data

Study details

Start date
September 1, 2026
Primary completion date
December 1, 2026
Completion date
December 1, 2026
First posted
September 10, 2026

Source and update information

Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
NCT ID
NCT07813871
Registry last updated
September 11, 2026
QualifiedStudies registry data refreshed
October 5, 2026
QualifiedStudies record fetched
October 5, 2026

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