Combining education and exercise to improve neck pain management
Effects of Pain Neuroscience Education and Therapeutic Exercise on Pain, Catastrophizing, Kinesiophobia and Upper Limb Function in Patients With Non-specific Neck Pain.
This study is testing whether combining education about pain with exercise can help people with neck pain feel better and improve their movement.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 81 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Elche, Alicante) |
| Trial ID | NCT06889389 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of tailored pain neuroscience education combined with exercise therapy on individuals suffering from non-specific neck pain. It aims to evaluate how this combined approach influences pain intensity, kinesiophobia, catastrophizing, and upper limb function. Participants will undergo specific tests to measure their upper limb performance and assess the relationship between psychological factors and physical outcomes. The study seeks to provide insights into optimizing pain management strategies for neck pain patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 65 with non-specific neck pain scoring at least 3 on the NPRS scale.
Not a fit: Patients with specific neck pain conditions or severe illnesses such as cancer or neurological disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved pain management and enhanced upper limb function for patients with non-specific neck pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with pain neuroscience education, but this specific combination with tailored exercise is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects aged between 18 and 65 years * Subjects with non-specific neck pain at the time of the intervention, scoring at least 3 on the NPRS scale. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Severe illnesses: diabetes, cancer, neurological conditions, depression, etc. * Subjects impairments or disorders * Subjects who have received physiotherapy treatment within the last month * Subjects currently undergoing concurrent physiotherapy treatment for this condition * Subjects with specific neck pain, such as any traumatic pathology, whiplash, or diagnoses associated with neurological compromise or peripheral nerve damage * Physiotherapy students or professional physiotherapists
Where this trial is running
Elche, Alicante
- Clínica de Franscisco Ortega Rehabilitación Avanzada S.L. — Elche, Alicante, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jaime Gascón-Jaén, Physiotherapist, MSc
- Email: jaime.gasconj@umh.es
- Phone: +34607375894
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.