Ischemic Compression Plus Home Exercise for Non-Specific Neck Pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Adults aged 18–65 with non-specific neck pain for at least 3 months are randomized to receive either ischemic compression plus a home exercise program or home exercises alone for 4 weeks. The treatment group gets ischemic compression targeted at trigger points twice weekly, while both groups perform a prescribed home exercise routine. Outcomes include pain intensity, neck-related disability, quality of life, and neck motion, measured at predefined time points using NPRS, NDI, SF-12, and goniometry. Data will be analyzed to determine whether adding ischemic compression provides additional benefit beyond home exercises alone.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Individuals aged between 18 and 65 years.
* Diagnosis of non-specific neck pain for at least 3 months.
* Diagnosis of non-specific neck pain for at least 3 months.
* Voluntarily agreeing to participate and signing the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of specific causes of neck pain (cervical disc herniation, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, tumor, infection, rheumatic diseases, etc.).
* Having undergone surgical intervention in the neck region within the last 6 months.
* History of neurological disease.
* History of surgery in the cervical or thoracic vertebrae.
* Presence of impaired skin integrity in the application area.

Where it's running

• SZ Clinic Physical Therapy, Dietetics and Health Services Center
  Istanbul, Bakırköy, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Muhammet Fatih Yurt, PT
• Email: fatihyurt66@gmail.com
• Phone: +90 532 273 14 65

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.