Additional Effects of Semispinalis Cervicis Strengthening With Craniocervical Flexion Training on Chronic Neck Pain
Not yet recruitingNot applicableNCT07179133
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.
Brief summary (from the registry)
Chronic neck pain affects 30-50% of individuals annually and is a leading cause of disability, often linked to muscle imbalances and compensatory over activation of superficial muscles. While craniocervical flexion trainning (CCFT) improves neuromuscular control and reduces pain, limited researches has examined the additional benefits of semispinalis cervicis strengthening. This randomized controlled trial, conducted at Fauji Foundation Hospital and Foundation University College of Physical Therapy will assess the effects of combining semispinalis cervicis strengthening with CCFT on pain, cervical erange of motion, muscle strength and functional disability. Participants will be randomly assigned to either CCFT alone or CCFT with semispinalis cervicis strengthening, performed three times per week for four weeks. Data will be collected at baseline, mid study (week 2) and end of study (week 4) using the Numeric pain rating scale, Goniometer, Sphygmomanometer and Nexk disability index. This study addresses a research gap by exploring deep cervical extensors strengthening alongside CCFT, potentially improving rehabilitation strategies for pain relief, cervical stability and functional recovery.
Study details
- Official title
- Additional Effects of Semispinalis Cervicis Strengthening With Craniocervical Flexion Training on Chronic Neck Pain
- Conditions
- Interventions
- Procedure: Craniocervical Flexion Training alone
- Procedure: Semispinalis Cervicis strengthening with Craniocervical Flexion Training:
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
- Start date
- 2025-09-30
- Primary completion
- 2026-10-01
- Sex
- All
- Age range
- from 18 Years to 35 Years
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- Pakistan
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 35. * Chronic nonspecific Neck Pain persisting for more than 3 months. * Willingness to participate and and signed an informed consent form. * Self reported neck pain intensity greater than and equal to 3 on 11 point numerical pain scale. Exclusion Criteria: * Recent neck injuries and surgeries. * Several medical conditions like Hypertension, RA and Cardiovascular Diseases. * Significant psychiatric disorders.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07179133