Chronic Neck PainNCT06377995
Effectiveness of an Intervention Plan Aimed at the Diaphragm in Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
A study testing Diaphragm protocol in people with Chronic Neck Pain, run by Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto at 1 site in Portugal.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to analyse the effectiveness of an intervention plan targeting the diaphragm, namely stretching technique, neuromuscular diaphragm and phrenic centre inhibition, in the treatment of chronic non-specific neck pain. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic Neck Pain
- What is being tested?
- Diaphragm protocol
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 45 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePortugal
- Study dates
- Sep 2024to 31 Dec 2024
- 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 35 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Present a negative Jackson test;
- Have a body mass index (BMI) of 20-29.9 kg/m2;
- Suffer from chronic non-specific neck pain for 3 months or more.
Who cannot join
- Have a history of cervical spine surgery, as well as any trauma or fracture of the cervical spine, clavicle, scapula and ribs;
- Have specific neck pain due to degenerative diseases (disc prolapse, scoliosis);
- Having a congenital cervical deformity, such as torticollis;
- Being pregnant;
- Having rheumatic, oncological or respiratory pathologies;
- Have liver or gallbladder pathologies;
- Receiving physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture or massage treatment for neck pain 3 months before and during participation in the study;
- Taking analgesics, anti-inflammatories or muscle relaxants 5 days prior to the intervention.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Portugal1 site
Escola Superior de Saúde do Porto
Porto, 4200-072
Natália MO Campelo, PhD, +35122 206 1000, nmc.ess.ipp@gmail.com
Natália MO Campelo, PhD
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of an Intervention Plan Targeting the Diaphragm in Young Adults With Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain: Randomised Clinical Trial
The aim of this study is to analyse the effectiveness of an intervention plan targeting the diaphragm, namely stretching technique, neuromuscular diaphragm and phrenic centre inhibition, in the treatment of chronic non-specific neck pain.
Read the detailed description
Chronic neck pain is defined as pain and discomfort between the superior nuchal line and the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra, which may radiate to the scapula, anterior chest wall, skull or upper limbs. It is classified as chronic if the pain persists for more than 12 weeks. Associated symptoms include headache, dizziness and pain or paresthesia in the upper limbs. These symptoms interfere with daily life and have a negative impact on physical and mental health.
The aetiology of this pathology is multifactorial and the triggering factors may vary due to the close relationship that the cervical spine has with other structures, namely the diaphragm muscle.
Our aim is to verify the effectiveness of an osteopathic treatment protocol targeting the diaphragm in chronic non-specific neck pain in young adults. Specifically, to analyse whether the mechanical, fascial and neural pathways established by the defined manual techniques, namely stretching techniques, neuromuscular inhibition of the diaphragm and the phrenic centre, have any effect on active movements (rotations and inclinations) and chronic neck pain.
This study will analyse the effects of diaphragmatic techniques on the following variables: Numerical Pain Scale and Goniometer Pro© (G-pro©).
- Conditions
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Being tested
- Placebo technique, Diaphragm protocol
- Keywords
- Neck pain, Diaphragm, Cervical spine, Young adult, Osteopathy
- Medical subject headings
- Neck Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Placebo techniqueOther
The patient is in a supine position with a 90° knees flexion. The osteopath lies cephalad to the patient and places their hands on their shoulders.
Diaphragm protocolOther
The patient is in a supine position with a 90° knees flexion.To stretch the diaphragm, the osteopath stands at the head of the bed and places his hands on the lower edge of the ribcage and accompanies the lifting of the ribs during inhalation and maintains it during deep exhalation for up to 2 sets of 10 deep breaths separated by 1 minute. For the neuromuscular technique, the osteopath is positioned contralateral to the side to be treated and slides with the thumb under the lower part of the thorax, applying a force in the opposite direction.To inhibit the phrenic centre, the osteopath places one hand on the sternum in a caudal direction and the other in the projection of the phrenic centre in a cephalic direction.The participant inhales deeply and the osteopath presses in both directions during the expiratory phase for 10 respiratory cycles.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Placebo Comparator: Control group | Placebo comparator | Participants in the control group first rate their pain from 0 to 10 using the Numerical Pain Scale, at rest and at the end of the available range of lateral flexion and rotation. The amplitude of these movements is then assessed using a Goniometer Pro© (G-pro©). This assessment takes 10 minutes.
After the initial assessment, the researcher performs the placebo technique, which lasts 12 minutes. Finally, the initial assessment is carried out again. Receives: Other: Placebo technique |
| Experimental: Diaphragm protocol | Experimental | Participants in the experimental group first rate their pain from 0 to 10 using the Numerical Pain Scale, at rest and at the end of the available range of lateral flexion and rotation. The amplitude of these movements is then assessed using a Goniometer Pro© (G-pro©). This assessment takes 10 minutes.
After the initial assessment, the researcher performs the diaphragm stretching, neuromuscular and phrenic centre inhibition technique; this treatment protocol lasts 12 minutes.
Finally, the initial assessment is carried out again Receives: Other: Diaphragm protocol |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in the intensity of pain in the cervical spine after applying the diaphragm intervention plan
The questionnaire of Numerical Pain Scale (NPS) will be the instrument used to access the volunteer's pain, which consists of a numerical scale from 0 to 10, in which 0 is absence of pain and 10 is maximal pain. This questionnaire is carried out at rest and at the end of the available range of lateral inclinations and rotations of the cervical spine, which are the most painful movements in this pathology.
Measured: 12 minutes after the intervention
Changes in range of motion after applying the diaphragm targeted protocol
The range of motion of the cervical spine, rotations and lateral inclinations will be measured using the Goniometer Pro© (G-pro©) to compare the pre- and post-intervention samples.
NPS questionnaire data will be collected from the subject's report and recorded in an Excel spreadsheet with the appropriate identification code.
The range of motion data will be collected by the assessor and recorded in an Excel spreadsheet with the appropriate identification code.
Measured: 12 minutes after the intervention
Secondary outcomes (2)
Changes in pain level one week after the intervention
One week later, the volunteers will take the Numerical Pain Scale (NPS) questionnaire again to access the volunteers pain, which consists of a numerical scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is no pain and 10 is maximum pain. This questionnaire is carried out at rest and at the end of the available range of lateral inclinations and rotations of the cervical spine, which are the most painful movements in this pathology.
Measured: One week after the intervention.
Changes in range of motion one week later
The range of motion of the rotation and lateral tilt of the cervical spine is measured again using a Goniometer Pro© (G-pro©).
Data from the NPS questionnaire will be collected from the patient report and recorded in an Excel document with the corresponding identification code.
The range of motion data is collected by the assessor and recorded in an Excel spreadsheet with the appropriate identification code.
Measured: One week after the intervention.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Apr 2024
- Study startSep 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completion31 Dec 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2024 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (11)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Chronic Neck PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Natália Maria Oliveira Campelo, Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
- Investigators
- Natália MO Campelo, PhD, Principal investigator, Escola Superior da Saúde do Porto
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06377995
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- OST1_013
- Status last verified
- Apr 2024
- First submitted
- 5 Apr 2024
- Last updated
- 22 Apr 2024
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Ahmad, A., Kamel, K. M., & Mohammed, R. G. (2020). Effect of forward head posture on diaphragmatic excursion in subjects with chronic neck pain. a case-control study. Physiotherapy Quarterly, 28(3), 9-13. https://doi.org/10.5114/pq.2020.95769
Chaitow, L., & Delany, J. (2008). Clinical application of neuromuscular techniques. Volume 1, The upper body. Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
Haghighat F, Moradi R, Rezaie M, Yarahmadi N, Ghaffarnejad F. Added value of diaphragm myofascial release on forward head posture and chest expansion in women with symptomatic forward head posture: A randomized controlled trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Dec;45:645-651. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.07.015. Epub 2025 Aug 8.
PubMed 41316631Haller H, Lauche R, Cramer H, Rampp T, Saha FJ, Ostermann T, Dobos G. Craniosacral Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Sham-controlled Trial. Clin J Pain. 2016 May;32(5):441-9. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000290.
PubMed 26340656Mármol, M. (2023). Efectos de la maniobra de inhibición fascial del diafragma sobre la columna cervical en pacientes con cervicalgia inespecífica. Revista de Investigación Osteopática, 3 (1), 22-28.
Silva ACO, Biasotto-Gonzalez DA, Oliveira FHM, Andrade AO, Gomes CAFP, Lanza FC, Amorim CF, Politti F. Effect of Osteopathic Visceral Manipulation on Pain, Cervical Range of Motion, and Upper Trapezius Muscle Activity in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain and Functional Dyspepsia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018 Nov 11;2018:4929271. doi: 10.1155/2018/4929271. eCollection 2018.
PubMed 30534176Simoni G, Bozzolan M, Bonnini S, Grassi A, Zucchini A, Mazzanti C, Oliva D, Caterino F, Gallo A, Da Roit M. Effectiveness of standard cervical physiotherapy plus diaphragm manual therapy on pain in patients with chronic neck pain: A randomized controlled trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2021 Apr;26:481-491. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.12.032. Epub 2021 Feb 16.
PubMed 33992285Tatsios PI, Grammatopoulou E, Dimitriadis Z, Papandreou M, Paraskevopoulos E, Spanos S, Karakasidou P, Koumantakis GA. The Effectiveness of Spinal, Diaphragmatic, and Specific Stabilization Exercise Manual Therapy and Respiratory-Related Interventions in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Diagnostics (Basel). 2022 Jun 30;12(7):1598. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics12071598.
PubMed 35885502Karcioglu O, Topacoglu H, Dikme O, Dikme O. A systematic review of the pain scales in adults: Which to use? Am J Emerg Med. 2018 Apr;36(4):707-714. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2018.01.008. Epub 2018 Jan 6.
PubMed 29321111Rosas S, Paco M, Lemos C, Pinho T. Comparison between the Visual Analog Scale and the Numerical Rating Scale in the perception of esthetics and pain. Int Orthod. 2017 Dec;15(4):543-560. doi: 10.1016/j.ortho.2017.09.027. Epub 2017 Nov 13.
PubMed 29146313Pourahmadi MR, Bagheri R, Taghipour M, Takamjani IE, Sarrafzadeh J, Mohseni-Bandpei MA. A new iPhone application for measuring active craniocervical range of motion in patients with non-specific neck pain: a reliability and validity study. Spine J. 2018 Mar;18(3):447-457. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2017.08.229. Epub 2017 Sep 7.
PubMed 28890223
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Apr 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of an Intervention Plan Targeting the Diaphragm in Young Adults With Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain: Randomised Clinical Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06377995
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- OST1_013
- Conditions
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Keywords
- Neck pain, Diaphragm, Cervical spine, Young adult, Osteopathy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do PortoUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Sep 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 22 Apr 2024 (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 aim of this study is to analyse the effectiveness of an intervention plan targeting the diaphragm, namely stretching technique, neuromuscular diaphragm and phrenic centre inhibition, in the treatment of chronic non-specific neck pain.
Detailed description
Chronic neck pain is defined as pain and discomfort between the superior nuchal line and the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra, which may radiate to the scapula, anterior chest wall, skull or upper limbs. It is classified as chronic if the pain persists for more than 12 weeks. Associated symptoms include headache, dizziness and pain or paresthesia in the upper limbs. These symptoms interfere with daily life and have a negative impact on physical and mental health.
The aetiology of this pathology is multifactorial and the triggering factors may vary due to the close relationship that the cervical spine has with other structures, namely the diaphragm muscle.
Our aim is to verify the effectiveness of an osteopathic treatment protocol targeting the diaphragm in chronic non-specific neck pain in young adults. Specifically, to analyse whether the mechanical, fascial and neural pathways established by the defined manual techniques, namely stretching techniques, neuromuscular inhibition of the diaphragm and the phrenic centre, have any effect on active movements (rotations and inclinations) and chronic neck pain.
This study will analyse the effects of diaphragmatic techniques on the following variables: Numerical Pain Scale and Goniometer Pro© (G-pro©).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Placebo Comparator: Control group | Placebo comparator | Other: Placebo techniqueParticipants in the control group first rate their pain from 0 to 10 using the Numerical Pain Scale, at rest and at the end of the available range of lateral flexion and rotation. The amplitude of these movements is then assessed using a Goniometer Pro© (G-pro©). This assessment takes 10 minutes. After the initial assessment, the researcher performs the placebo technique, which lasts 12 minutes. Finally, the initial assessment is carried out again. |
| Experimental: Diaphragm protocol | Experimental | Other: Diaphragm protocolParticipants in the experimental group first rate their pain from 0 to 10 using the Numerical Pain Scale, at rest and at the end of the available range of lateral flexion and rotation. The amplitude of these movements is then assessed using a Goniometer Pro© (G-pro©). This assessment takes 10 minutes. After the initial assessment, the researcher performs the diaphragm stretching, neuromuscular and phrenic centre inhibition technique; this treatment protocol lasts 12 minutes. Finally, the initial assessment is carried out again |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Present a negative Jackson test;
- Have a body mass index (BMI) of 20-29.9 kg/m2;
- Suffer from chronic non-specific neck pain for 3 months or more.
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Have a history of cervical spine surgery, as well as any trauma or fracture of the cervical spine, clavicle, scapula and ribs;
- Have specific neck pain due to degenerative diseases (disc prolapse, scoliosis);
- Having a congenital cervical deformity, such as torticollis;
- Being pregnant;
- Having rheumatic, oncological or respiratory pathologies;
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Placebo techniqueThe patient is in a supine position with a 90° knees flexion. The osteopath lies cephalad to the patient and places their hands on their shoulders. | Other | Placebo Comparator: Control group |
| Diaphragm protocolThe patient is in a supine position with a 90° knees flexion.To stretch the diaphragm, the osteopath stands at the head of the bed and places his hands on the lower edge of the ribcage and accompanies the lifting of the ribs during inhalation and maintains it during deep exhalation for up to 2 sets of 10 deep breaths separated by 1 minute. For the neuromuscular technique, the osteopath is positioned contralateral to the side to be treated and slides with the thumb under the lower part of the thorax, applying a force in the opposite direction.To inhibit the phrenic centre, the osteopath places one hand on the sternum in a caudal direction and the other in the projection of the phrenic centre in a cephalic direction.The participant inhales deeply and the osteopath presses in both directions during the expiratory phase for 10 respiratory cycles. | Other | Experimental: Diaphragm protocol |
Primary outcome
Change in the intensity of pain in the cervical spine after applying the diaphragm intervention plan
Time frame: 12 minutes after the intervention
The questionnaire of Numerical Pain Scale (NPS) will be the instrument used to access the volunteer's pain, which consists of a numerical scale from 0 to 10, in which 0 is absence of pain and 10 is maximal pain. This questionnaire is carried out at rest and at the end of the available range of lateral inclinations and rotations of the cervical spine, which are the most painful movements in this pathology.
Changes in range of motion after applying the diaphragm targeted protocol
Time frame: 12 minutes after the intervention
The range of motion of the cervical spine, rotations and lateral inclinations will be measured using the Goniometer Pro© (G-pro©) to compare the pre- and post-intervention samples. NPS questionnaire data will be collected from the subject's report and recorded in an Excel spreadsheet with the appropriate identification code. The range of motion data will be collected by the assessor and recorded in an Excel spreadsheet with the appropriate identification code.
2 secondary outcomes
Changes in pain level one week after the intervention
Time frame: One week after the intervention.
Changes in range of motion one week later
Time frame: One week after the intervention.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Apr 2024.
- BackgroundAhmad, A., Kamel, K. M., & Mohammed, R. G. (2020). Effect of forward head posture on diaphragmatic excursion in subjects with chronic neck pain. a case-control study. Physiotherapy Quarterly, 28(3), 9-13. https://doi.org/10.5114/pq.2020.95769
- BackgroundChaitow, L., & Delany, J. (2008). Clinical application of neuromuscular techniques. Volume 1, The upper body. Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
- Background: PubMed 41316631Haghighat F, Moradi R, Rezaie M, Yarahmadi N, Ghaffarnejad F. Added value of diaphragm myofascial release on forward head posture and chest expansion in women with symptomatic forward head posture: A randomized controlled trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Dec;45:645-651. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.07.015. Epub 2025 Aug 8.
- Background: PubMed 26340656Haller H, Lauche R, Cramer H, Rampp T, Saha FJ, Ostermann T, Dobos G. Craniosacral Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Sham-controlled Trial. Clin J Pain. 2016 May;32(5):441-9. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000290.
- BackgroundMármol, M. (2023). Efectos de la maniobra de inhibición fascial del diafragma sobre la columna cervical en pacientes con cervicalgia inespecífica. Revista de Investigación Osteopática, 3 (1), 22-28.
- Background: PubMed 30534176Silva ACO, Biasotto-Gonzalez DA, Oliveira FHM, Andrade AO, Gomes CAFP, Lanza FC, Amorim CF, Politti F. Effect of Osteopathic Visceral Manipulation on Pain, Cervical Range of Motion, and Upper Trapezius Muscle Activity in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain and Functional Dyspepsia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018 Nov 11;2018:4929271. doi: 10.1155/2018/4929271. eCollection 2018.
- Background: PubMed 33992285Simoni G, Bozzolan M, Bonnini S, Grassi A, Zucchini A, Mazzanti C, Oliva D, Caterino F, Gallo A, Da Roit M. Effectiveness of standard cervical physiotherapy plus diaphragm manual therapy on pain in patients with chronic neck pain: A randomized controlled trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2021 Apr;26:481-491. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.12.032. Epub 2021 Feb 16.
- Background: PubMed 35885502Tatsios PI, Grammatopoulou E, Dimitriadis Z, Papandreou M, Paraskevopoulos E, Spanos S, Karakasidou P, Koumantakis GA. The Effectiveness of Spinal, Diaphragmatic, and Specific Stabilization Exercise Manual Therapy and Respiratory-Related Interventions in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Diagnostics (Basel). 2022 Jun 30;12(7):1598. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics12071598.
- Background: PubMed 29321111Karcioglu O, Topacoglu H, Dikme O, Dikme O. A systematic review of the pain scales in adults: Which to use? Am J Emerg Med. 2018 Apr;36(4):707-714. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2018.01.008. Epub 2018 Jan 6.
- Background: PubMed 29146313Rosas S, Paco M, Lemos C, Pinho T. Comparison between the Visual Analog Scale and the Numerical Rating Scale in the perception of esthetics and pain. Int Orthod. 2017 Dec;15(4):543-560. doi: 10.1016/j.ortho.2017.09.027. Epub 2017 Nov 13.
- Background: PubMed 28890223Pourahmadi MR, Bagheri R, Taghipour M, Takamjani IE, Sarrafzadeh J, Mohseni-Bandpei MA. A new iPhone application for measuring active craniocervical range of motion in patients with non-specific neck pain: a reliability and validity study. Spine J. 2018 Mar;18(3):447-457. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2017.08.229. Epub 2017 Sep 7.
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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.
Natália MO Campelo, PhD principal investigator
Escola Superior da Saúde do Porto
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Diaphragm protocol in people with Chronic Neck Pain, run by Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto at 1 site in Portugal.
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 3 inclusion and 8 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 22 Apr 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Portugal. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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 Natália MO Campelo, PhD (+35122 206 1000, nmc@ess.ipp.pt), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in the intensity of pain in the cervical spine after applying the diaphragm intervention plan (time frame: 12 minutes after the intervention). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06377995, which also lists 11 linked publications.
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 22 Apr 2024.