The Effects of Cervical Mobilization on Cognitive Performance

Pain, Chronic Clinical Trial

Official title:

The Effects of Cervical Mobilization on Cognitive Performance and Anxiety in Individuals With Non-Specific Neck Pain

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05377645
• Other study ID #: 12068451747
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: November 1, 2021
• Est. completion date: May 1, 2022

Study information

• Verified date: May 2022
• Source: Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Non spesific cervical pain syndromes are the most common cervical pathologies encountered in clinical practice. Non spesific cervical pain syndrome occurs as a result of postural deformities.

Massage and mobilization techniques are used in the treatment of Non spesific cervical pain syndrome due to their analgesic effects. The Cyriax mobilization technique is a manual therapy method applies to correct the limitation of movement in the joint and to relieve pain and functional disorders. Many studies have shown that Cyriax mobilization technique provides faster and momentary painless joint movement compared to other physical therapy modalities. Cervical mobilisation techniques also have regulator effect on autonomic nerve system. Cervical mobilisation also has positive effects on anxiety and tension.

Description:

In this study, 32 patients with age range 18-65 who applied to Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Training and Research Hospital were examined. The individuals included in the study were divided into two groups according to the paired randomization method. These groups were control and intervention groups. Traditional physiotherapy methods were applied to the control group, traditional physiotherapy and Cyriax mobilisation techniques were applied to the intervention group. Traditional physiotherapy methods were included; Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Ultrasound (US), isometric strengthening exercises.

For the evaluation of patients; Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), cervical goniometric measurements, Lowett muscle test, Burdon Test and Beck Anxiety Test were used.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 32
• Est. completion date: May 1, 2022
• Est. primary completion date: March 1, 2022
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 65 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Who had cervical pain longer than six weeks

• Getting at least five points from Neck Disability Index

Exclusion Criteria:

• Who had neck surgery,

• Who had traumatic spinal cord injury,

• Clinical diagnosis of radiculopathy,

• Clinical diagnosis of myelopathy (sensory or motor deficit),

• Clinical diagnosis of neurological or rheumatologic disease and structural scoliosis

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Chronic Pain
• Pain, Chronic

Intervention

Other:
• Cyriax mobilization + traditional physiotherapy
TENS, US, exercise

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Kirsehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi	Kirsehir	Iç Anadolu

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
ISMAIL CEYLAN

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

References & Publications (1)

Calixtre LB, Oliveira AB, de Sena Rosa LR, Armijo-Olivo S, Visscher CM, Alburquerque-Sendín F. Effectiveness of mobilisation of the upper cervical region and craniocervical flexor training on orofacial pain, mandibular function and headache in women with TMD. A randomised, controlled trial. J Oral Rehabil. 2019 Feb;46(2):109-119. doi: 10.1111/joor.12733. Epub 2018 Oct 26. — View Citation

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)	A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is a measurement instrument that tries to measure a characteristic or attitude that is believed to range across a continuum of values and cannot easily be directly measured. It is often used in epidemiologic and clinical research to measure the intensity or frequency of various symptoms. When responding to a VAS item, respondents specify their level of agreement to a statement by indicating a position along a continuous line between two end-points.	0-2 weeks