Neck PainNCT05717868
Self-Mobilization Versus Kinesio-Taping on the Cervical Region in Electronic Device Users
A study testing Kinesiology taping and Self-mobilization in people with Neck Pain, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Neck Pain
- What is being tested?
- Kinesiology taping and Self-mobilization
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 32 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 16 Nov 2022to Jun 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 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
Who cannot join
- 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).
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Recruiting
Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa
Istanbul
Rustem Mustafaoglu, +905554178535, rustem.mustafaoglu@iuc.edu.tr
Seth K Agyenkwa, +905343007484, sethkwameagyenkwa@ogr.iuc.edu.tr
- Recruiting
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul
Rustem Mustafaoglu, +905554178535, rustem.mustafaoglu@iuc.edu.tr
Seth K Agyenkwa, +905343007484, sethkwameagyenkwa@ogr.iuc.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of Self-Mobilization Versus Kinesio-Taping on the Cervical Region in Electronic Device Users
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.
Read the detailed 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.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Being tested
- Kinesiology taping, Self-mobilization
- Keywords
- kinesio-taping, self-mobilization, neck disability, neck pain, electronic device users
- Medical subject headings
- Neck Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesiology tapingOther
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-mobilizationOther
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.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio-taping group | Experimental | Kinesio-tape will be applied from the dorsal region (T1-T2) to the upper cervical region (C1-C2), two times weekly in a period of four weeks. Receives: Other: Kinesiology taping |
| Self-mobilization group | Experimental | Self-SNAG technique will be applied by the participants with the help of a towel, and performed for a four week period. Receives: Other: Self-mobilization |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
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.
Measured: Baseline, before treatment
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.
Measured: One week post-treatment (week 5)
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.
Measured: One-month follow up (week 9)
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.
Measured: Baseline, before treatment
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.
Measured: One week post-treatment (week 5)
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.
Measured: One-month follow up (week 9)
Secondary outcomes (3)
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.
Measured: Baseline, before treatment
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.
Measured: One week post-treatment (week 5)
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.
Measured: One-month follow up (week 9)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Feb 2023
- Study start16 Nov 2022
- Primary completionMay 2023 (estimated)
- Study completionJun 2023 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Neck PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Istanbul University - CerrahpasaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 32 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Seth Kwame Agyenkwa, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Investigators
- Rustem Mustafaoglu, Principal investigator, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05717868
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-74555795-050.01.04-533346
- Status last verified
- Jan 2023
- First submitted
- 17 Jan 2023
- Last updated
- 8 Feb 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Feb 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Self-Mobilization Versus Kinesio-Taping on the Cervical Region in Electronic Device Users
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05717868
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E-74555795-050.01.04-533346
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Keywords
- kinesio-taping, self-mobilization, neck disability, neck pain, electronic device users
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 32 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - CerrahpasaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 16 Nov 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- May 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jun 2023 (estimated)
- First posted
- 8 Feb 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Detailed 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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio-taping group | Experimental | Other: Kinesiology tapingKinesio-tape will be applied from the dorsal region (T1-T2) to the upper cervical region (C1-C2), two times weekly in a period of four weeks. |
| Self-mobilization group | Experimental | Other: Self-mobilizationSelf-SNAG technique will be applied by the participants with the help of a towel, and performed for a four week period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 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
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 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).
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology taping5 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. | Other | Kinesio-taping group |
| Self-mobilizationThe 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. | Other | Self-mobilization group |
Primary outcome
Upper trapezius electrical muscle activity
Time frame: Baseline, before treatment
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.
Upper trapezius electrical muscle activity
Time frame: One week post-treatment (week 5)
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.
Upper trapezius electrical muscle activity
Time frame: One-month follow up (week 9)
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.
Visaul Analogue Scale (VAS)
Time frame: Baseline, before treatment
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.
Visaul Analogue Scale (VAS)
Time frame: One week post-treatment (week 5)
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.
Visaul Analogue Scale (VAS)
Time frame: One-month follow up (week 9)
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.
3 secondary outcomes
Joint Position Sense Error
Time frame: Baseline, before treatment
Joint Position Sense Error
Time frame: One week post-treatment (week 5)
Joint Position Sense Error
Time frame: One-month follow up (week 9)
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Feb 2023.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Rustem Mustafaoglu principal investigator
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Kinesiology taping and Self-mobilization in people with Neck Pain, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Feb 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Associate Professor (+905554178535, rustem.mustafaoglu@iuc.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Upper trapezius electrical muscle activity (time frame: Baseline, before treatment). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Feb 2023.