Effect of lumbar core stability exercises on chronic neck pain

Effect of Adding Lumbar Core Stability Exercises to Cervical and Scapular Stabilization Exercises and Advices on Chronic Non- Specific Neck Pain

This study tests if doing lumbar core stability exercises can help people with chronic neck pain feel better compared to those who don't do these exercises.

Quick facts

• Phase: NA
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 66 (estimated)
• Ages: 18 Years to 40 Years
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: Cairo University (other)
• Locations: 1 site (Giza)
• Trial ID: NCT05712239 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of lumbar core stability exercises on patients suffering from chronic non-specific neck pain. Participants will be divided into three groups: a passive control group, an active control group, and an experimental group receiving lumbar core stability exercises in addition to cervical and scapular stabilization exercises. The interventions will occur three times a week for four weeks, with outcomes measured at enrollment and after the intervention period to assess differences between the groups.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain lasting more than 12 weeks and a pain intensity of more than 3 on the VAS.

Not a fit: Patients with red flag symptoms or specific diagnoses related to their neck pain will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce chronic neck pain and improve functional outcomes for patients.

How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific combination of interventions is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with persistent cervical pain for more than 12 weeks without specific diagnosis (chronic non-specific neck pain).
* BMI less than 30 kg/m2.
* Pain intensity on VAS should be more than 3.
* Patient will be able and motivated in completing the study.
* Psychologically \& mentally stable.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Red Flag's symptoms including a history of major trauma, persistent night pain, bladder or bowel dysfunction, and/or lower or upper extremity neurological deficit.
* Pregnant women.
* Recent or old fractures at spine or upper limbs.
* Congenital, or acquired postural deformity.
* No previous neck or spinal or shoulder surgery.
* No current pathologies (e.g. Disc lesion, nerve root compression, canal stenosis, spinal tumor, spinal infection, systemic inflammatory diseases, ...).

Where this trial is running

Giza

• Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University — Giza, Egypt (RECRUITING)

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Hend W Mostafa, MSc

Conditions: Neck Pain