Effects of Health Qigong on neck pain in college students
Effects of Different Health Qigong Routines on Cervical Spondylosis Among Chinese College Students
This study is testing whether different Health Qigong exercises can help college students with neck pain feel better and move more easily.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 24 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universiti Putra Malaysia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chengdu, Sichuan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06130982 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of various Health Qigong routines on neck pain and mobility among Chinese college students diagnosed with cervical spondylosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three experimental groups practicing different Health Qigong routines or a control group performing walking exercises. The intervention lasts for eight weeks, with follow-up assessments to evaluate changes in neck function and pain levels. Measurements will include questionnaires and physical assessments using X-rays and protractors to gauge cervical curvature and range of motion.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are college students aged 18-24 experiencing neck pain and diagnosed with cervical spondylosis.
Not a fit: Patients with recent neck injuries or other specific neck and shoulder conditions unrelated to cervical spondylosis may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a non-pharmacological approach to alleviate neck pain and improve mobility in young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with Health Qigong for similar conditions, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * College students aged 18-24 who experience discomfort symptoms such as neck pain and limited neck mobility; * The X-ray shows changes in cervical curvature and is diagnosed as neck type of cervical spondylosis; * The subjects have never sought medical attention or taken relevant medication due to cervical spondylosis; * The subjects do not have a personal exercise plan or professional exercise background; * The subjects are in good physical condition and possess basic athletic abilities. Exclusion Criteria: * If the subjects have experienced neck sprains in the past month or has experienced acute neck trauma during the experiment, which limits neck movement, it will be excluded; * Subjects with shoulder periarthritis, rheumatic myofibrositis, neurasthenia, and other neck and shoulder pain not caused by cervical disc degeneration were excluded; * If the subjects suffer from various congenital deformities, inflammation, tuberculosis, tumors, and other diseases of the bone itself that can cause discomfort in the neck, they are excluded; * If the subjects are absent for more than 5 times, it will be considered as sample shedding and will be excluded. * If the subjects fail to participate in any data collection on time, they will be excluded.
Where this trial is running
Chengdu, Sichuan
- Sichuan Nursing Vocational College — Chengdu, Sichuan, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Cong Liu, Phd — University Putra Malaysia
- Study coordinator: Cong Liu, Phd
- Email: 405096762@qq.com
- Phone: +8618030431596
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.