Effects of Neck Stabilizers Retraining on Chronic Neck Pain
NCT ID: NCT07266610
Last Updated: 2025-12-22
Study Results
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
70 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-11-28
2026-05-28
Brief Summary
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Participants will receive biofeedback-assisted deep neck flexor retraining in one group, while the other group will perform conventional exercises. The neurological connection between the TMJ and neck means that therapies such as neck flexion exercises and biofeedback can alleviate neck pain and jaw issues.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
Control group (Group 2): traditional exercise program
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Group 1 (Biofeedback-assisted deep neck flexor retraining )
Each session includes TENS and hot pack therapy, crook lying exercises with a 20 mmHg pressure biofeedback sensor, the Cranio-Cervical Flexion Test, and neck and shoulder stretches. Data will be collected at the initial point, after 3 weeks, and once more at the 6-week point.
Biofeedback-assisted deep neck flexor retraining
The experimental group will receive deep neck stabilizer training with pressure biofeedback and traditional exercises for six weeks, three times weekly.
Group 2 (Conventional exercises)
Each session begins with TENS and hot pack therapy, followed by stretching and strengthening exercises for neck and shoulder muscles. Data will be collected at the initial point, after 3 weeks, and once more at the 6-week point.
Conventional exercises
The control group will engage in a traditional exercise program for 6 weeks, meeting three times weekly
Interventions
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Biofeedback-assisted deep neck flexor retraining
The experimental group will receive deep neck stabilizer training with pressure biofeedback and traditional exercises for six weeks, three times weekly.
Conventional exercises
The control group will engage in a traditional exercise program for 6 weeks, meeting three times weekly
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* TMJ Dysfunction (RCD TMJ Axis I Confirmation on Helkino Index) Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI) 20-65 score mild to moderate
Exclusion Criteria
* Neurological disorders
* Cervical spine infection or surgery
* Cancer
18 Years
30 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Umber Nawaz
Assistant Professor
Locations
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Pakistan Society for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (PSRD)
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Countries
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Central Contacts
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References
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Sikka I, Chawla C, Seth S, Alghadir AH, Khan M. Effects of Deep Cervical Flexor Training on Forward Head Posture, Neck Pain, and Functional Status in Adolescents Using Computer Regularly. Biomed Res Int. 2020 Oct 5;2020:8327565. doi: 10.1155/2020/8327565. eCollection 2020.
Alagingi NK. Chronic neck pain and postural rehabilitation: A literature review. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2022 Oct;32:201-206. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.04.017. Epub 2022 Apr 20.
Aguiar ADS, Nogueira Carrer HC, de Lira MR, Martins Silva GZ, Chaves TC. Patient-Reported Outcome Measurements in Temporomandibular Disorders and Headaches: Summary of Measurement Properties and Applicability. J Clin Med. 2021 Aug 26;10(17):3823. doi: 10.3390/jcm10173823.
Craciun MD, Geman O, Leuciuc FV, Holubiac IS, Gheorghita D, Filip F. Effectiveness of Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction and the Relationship with Cervical Spine. Biomedicines. 2022 Nov 17;10(11):2962. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines10112962.
Other Identifiers
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U1111-1331-6077
Identifier Type: REGISTRY
Identifier Source: secondary_id
UBAS/ERB/FoRS/25/024
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id