Self-Mobilization Versus Kinesio-Taping on the Cervical Region in Electronic Device Users

Neck Pain Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effectiveness of Self-Mobilization Versus Kinesio-Taping on the Cervical Region in Electronic Device Users

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05717868
• Other study ID #: E-74555795-050.01.04-533346
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: November 16, 2022
• Est. completion date: June 2023

Study information

• Verified date: January 2023
• Source: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (IUC)
• Contact: Associate Professor
• Phone: +905554178535
• Email: rustem.mustafaoglu[@]iuc.edu.tr
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of kinesio-taping versus self-mobilization applied to the cervical region of long-duration electronic device users.

Description:

There is increasing use of electronic devices among individuals due to technological advancement and increasing work demands. The prolong use of these devices may result to discomfort in the neck and impairments in cervical range of motion, proprioceptive sense, muscle activities, and disability among users of electronic devices. Kinesio-taping and self-mobilization in the cervical region may improve function, and reduce disability. Therefore the aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of kinesio-taping against self-mobilization among long-duration electronic device users.

Participants will be randomized into either a kinesio-taping or self-mobilization group. Treatment will be administered within a four-week period. Participants will be evaluated at baseline, post-intervention and at one-month follow-up.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 32
• Est. completion date: June 2023
• Est. primary completion date: May 2023
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 65 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Complain of pain in the neck

• Using electronic devices (including smart phones, desktop computers, laptops, tablets) for at least 4 hours a day,

• Using electronic devices for at least 6 months,

• Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a history of allergic reaction,

• Having previous cervical pathologies such as cervical spondylolisthesis, disc herniation, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle or ligament injury or strain,

• Having had neck or shoulder surgery,

• Having a neurological deficit (eg numbness, muscle weakness and loss of sensation).

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Neck Pain

Intervention

Other:
• Kinesiology taping
5 cm wide and 0.5 mm thick waterproof, porous and adhesive tape will be applied to the posterior neck of the participants while sitting comfortably in a neutral position. The first tape (Y-strip) is placed over the posterior cervical extensor muscles with approximately 25% tension. The top strip will be placed perpendicular to the Y strip on the mid-cervical region. The participant's cervical spine is flexed to obtain tension in the posterior structures.
• Self-mobilization
The towel will be placed on the posterior arch of the fifth cervical vertebra and pulled horizontally across the face. The participant will be instructed to apply pressure to the towel and turn their head to the restricted side, then maintain the finishing interval for three seconds. The participant will be asked to apply extreme pressure in the bending position with towel support. The procedure should be painless and repeated 10 times.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa	Istanbul
Turkey	Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa	Istanbul

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (IUC)

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Upper trapezius electrical muscle activity	The Trigno Avanti SEMG system (Delsys inc., Boston) will be used to measure the surface electromyographic activities of the upper trapezius muscle.The electrodes will be placed over the right and left trapezius muscle along the lines connecting the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) to the right and left acromion.	Baseline, before treatment
Primary	Upper trapezius electrical muscle activity	The Trigno Avanti SEMG system (Delsys inc., Boston) will be used to measure the surface electromyographic activities of the upper trapezius muscle.The electrodes will be placed over the right and left trapezius muscle along the lines connecting the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) to the right and left acromion.	One week post-treatment (week 5)
Primary	Upper trapezius electrical muscle activity	The Trigno Avanti SEMG system (Delsys inc., Boston) will be used to measure the surface electromyographic activities of the upper trapezius muscle.The electrodes will be placed over the right and left trapezius muscle along the lines connecting the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) to the right and left acromion.	One-month follow up (week 9)
Primary	Visaul Analogue Scale (VAS)	Participants will indicate their pain level on a 10 cm horizontal line; where 0 indicates no pain and 1- the worst possible pain the subject could experience.	Baseline, before treatment
Primary	Visaul Analogue Scale (VAS)	Participants will indicate their pain level on a 10 cm horizontal line; where 0 indicates no pain and 1- the worst possible pain the subject could experience.	One week post-treatment (week 5)
Primary	Visaul Analogue Scale (VAS)	Participants will indicate their pain level on a 10 cm horizontal line; where 0 indicates no pain and 1- the worst possible pain the subject could experience.	One-month follow up (week 9)
Secondary	Joint Position Sense Error	Joint position sense error of the cervical joint will be tested in flexion, extension, left and right rotation using a laser pointer.	Baseline, before treatment
Secondary	Joint Position Sense Error	Joint position sense error of the cervical joint will be tested in flexion, extension, left and right rotation using a laser pointer.	One week post-treatment (week 5)
Secondary	Joint Position Sense Error	Joint position sense error of the cervical joint will be tested in flexion, extension, left and right rotation using a laser pointer.	One-month follow up (week 9)