Effect of Cervical Force Control Training on Force Sense and Steadiness in Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
Not yet recruitingNot applicableNCT07813871
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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 non-specific neck pain (CNSNP) is a very common issue among young adults, often linked to poor posture, prolonged screen time, and sedentary habits. This persistent pain can change how the neck muscles work and control movement. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether a specific type of rehabilitation-called "cervical force control training"-can help improve how well people can feel and control their neck muscle strength, and whether this reduces their pain and improves their daily function. Researchers will invite young adults (18 to 24 years old) who have had neck pain for at least 3 months to participate. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups: Force Control Training Group: Will receive a new training program that uses a handheld dynamometer with a screen to help them practice holding steady, precise neck muscle contractions with visual feedback. Conventional Exercise Group: Will receive a standard physical therapy program consisting of neck muscle stretches and shoulder-blade strengthening exercises. Both groups will perform their exercises 3 times a week for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure participants' neck muscle steadiness, pain levels, and neck disability before the program starts, right after the 8-week program ends, and again at a 3-month follow-up to evaluate the long-lasting effects.
Study details
- Official title
- Effect of Cervical Force Control Training on Force Sense and Steadiness in Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
- Conditions
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Cervical Force Control Training
- Behavioral: Conventional Exercise Training
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
- Start date
- 2026-09
- Primary completion
- 2026-12
- Sex
- All
- Age range
- from 18 Years to 24 Years
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- Egypt
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
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.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07813871