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Cervical PainNCT06397157

Combined Effects of Virtual Reality and Motor Imagery in Patients With Non-specific Neck Pain

A study testing Virtual Reality, Motor Imagery and Routine Physical therapy in people with Cervical Pain and Kinesiophobia, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

Official record
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Trial summary

Non-specific neck pain is the most common musculoskeletal symptom which can cause limited cervical mobility, impaired functional status and stress at work. Virtual reality and motor imagery are unique technologies which have beneficial effects on the treatment of non-specific neck pain. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 50 years
Conditions the study is for
Cervical Pain, Kinesiophobia, Pain
What is being tested?
Virtual Reality, Motor Imagery and Routine Physical therapy
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
93 participants
Where
1 sitePakistan
Study dates
10 Dec 2023to 10 Jul 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 50 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age of the patients should be 18-50 years
  • Both females and males are included
  • Patient should have a consistent pain for 3 months or more.
  • Patient having non-specific neck pain.

Who cannot join

  • Specific neck pain caused by metastasis, neoplasia, infectious or inflammatory disorders, bone fractures or traumatic precedents with neck injuries (2)
  • Positive neurological signs or evidence of spinal compression (abnormal diffuse sensitivity, hyperreflexia, or diffuse weakness)
  • Cervical osteoarthritis
  • Spondylarthritis
  • Neck pain associated with vertigo (vestibular involvement)
  • Neck pain associated with whiplash injuries
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  • Previous cervical surgeries (2)
  • Headaches before the onset of neck pain and without cervical origin
  • Inability to provide informed consent

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Iqbal Tariq, PhD contact

03458236752

iqbal.tariq@riphah.edu.pk

Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Railway General Hospital ,Rawalpindi

    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000

    Sabiha Arshad, M phil, 03248495979, s.arshad@riphah.edu.pk

    Kiran Naseer, DPT

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Combined Effects of Virtual Reality and Motor Imagery With Routine Physical Therapy in Patients With Non-specific Neck Pain

Non-specific neck pain is the most common musculoskeletal symptom which can cause limited cervical mobility, impaired functional status and stress at work. Virtual reality and motor imagery are unique technologies which have beneficial effects on the treatment of non-specific neck pain. Virtual reality is a simulated 3D environment that enables users to explore and interact with a virtual surrounding while motor imagery (MI) is a dynamic mental process of an action, without its actual motor execution. This study aims to investigate the combined effects of Virtual Reality (VR) and Motor Imagery Techniques (MI) with Routine Physical Therapy (RPT) in patients with Non-specific neck pain. This randomized clinical trial will be carried at Railway General Hospital, Rawalpindi on 93 participants meeting the inclusion criteria included in the study through probability convenience sampling technique. 3 groups of participants assigned ramdomly will receive interventions for three days a week for 6 weeks. Group A will receive virtual reality (VR) and motor imagery (MI) along with routine physical therapy for . Group B participants will receive VR along with routine physical therapy while Group C will receive MI along with routine physical therapy. Total treatment time will be 40 minutes. Outcome measure tools will be Numeric pain rating scale to measure pain, the Tampa scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK) for the measurement of kinesiophobia and Neck disability index for disability and functional status.

Read the detailed description

Non-specific neck pain is the most common musculoskeletal symptom which can cause limited cervical mobility, impaired functional status and stress at work. Despite of the duration, neck pain can impair functional capacity, quality of life and can cause worry, anxiety and depression. Virtual reality and motor imagery are unique technologies which have beneficial effects on the treatment of non-specific neck pain. Virtual reality is a simulated 3D environment that enables users to explore and interact with a virtual surrounding while motor imagery (MI) is a dynamic mental process of an action, without its actual motor execution. This study aims to investigate the combined effects of Virtual Reality(VR) and Motor Imagery Techniques (MI) with Routine Physical Therapy (RPT) in patients with Non-specific neck pain.

This randomized clinical trial will be carried at Railway General Hospital ,Rawalpinidi .93 participants meeting the inclusion criteria will be included in this study through a non-probability convenience sampling technique.

Participants will be randomly assigned into 3 groups using computer generated method. All the groups receive interventions for three days a week for 6 weeks. Group A will receive virtual reality (VR) and motor imagery (MI) along with routine physical therapy for . Group B participants will receive VR along with routine physical therapy while Group C will receive MI along with routine physical therapy. Total treatment time will be 40 minutes.

Outcome measure tools will be Numeric pain rating scale to measure pain, the Tampa scale of kinesiophobia (TSK) for the measurement of kinesiophobia and Neck disability index for disability and functional status. The data will be collected at baseline before the treatment of the patient, Follow-up on the 3rd week and post treatment measure on the 6th week to measure the outcome measures. Data will be analysed by SPSS version 26. Statistical significance will be set at p=0.05. The normality of data will be checked by using Kolmogorov- Smirnov test. For the between group analysis of parametric data, one way ANOVA will be used, while Kruskal-Wallis test will be applied for non-parametric data. For within group comparison repeated measure ANOVA will be applied for parametric data, for non-parametric data Friedman ANOVA will be applied.

Being tested
Virtual Reality, Motor Imagery, Routine Physical therapy
Keywords
Cervical pain, Kinesiophobia, Pain, Motor Imagery, Virtual Reality
Medical subject headings
Neck Pain, Kinesiophobia, Pain

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Virtual RealityOther

    Participants will recieve treatment(Virtual reality) for every alternate day (3 days per week) for 6 weeks. Total number of sessions will be 18.

  • Motor ImageryOther

    Participants will recieve treatment(Motor Imagery) for every alternate day (3 days per week) for 6 weeks. Total number of sessions will be 18.

  • Routine Physical therapyOther

    Participants will recieve treatment(Routine physical therapy) for every alternate day (3 days per week) for 6 weeks. Total number of sessions will be 18.

Study groups in NCT06397157
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Virtual Reality+Motor Imagery+Routine physical therapyExperimentalParticipants in Group A will receive Virtual Reality (VR) and Motor Imagery (MI) training with Routine physical therapy for every alternate day (3 days per week) for 6 weeks. Total number of sessions will be 18.
Receives: Other: Virtual Reality; Other: Motor Imagery; Other: Routine Physical therapy
Virtual Reality+Routine physical therapyActive comparatorParticipants in Group A will receive Virtual Reality (VR) training with Routine physical therapy for every alternate day (3 days per week) for 6 weeks. Total number of sessions will be 18.
Receives: Other: Virtual Reality; Other: Routine Physical therapy
Motor Imagery+ Routine physical therapyActive comparatorParticipants in Group A will receive Motor Imagery(MR) training with Routine physical therapy for every alternate day (3 days per week) for 6 weeks. Total number of sessions will be 18.
Receives: Other: Motor Imagery; Other: Routine Physical therapy

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

    In a Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NRS), patients are asked to circle the number between 0 and 10, 0 and 20 or 0 and 100 that fits best to their pain intensity. Zero usually represents no pain at all whereas the upper limit represents 'the worst pain ever possible'. Numerical Pain Rating Scales have shown high correlations with other pain-assessment tools in several studies.

    Measured: 6 weeks

  2. The Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK)

    The Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) is a 17-item questionnaire that quantifies fear of movement. The 17 item TSK total scores range from 17 to 68 where the lowest 17 means no or negligible Kinesiophobia, and the higher scores indicate an increasing degree of Kinesiophobia.

    Measured: 6 weeks

  3. Neck Disability Index (NDI)

    A modification of the Oswestry Low Back Pain Index was conducted producing a 10-item scaled questionnaire entitled the Neck Disability Index (NDI) for the measurement of disability and functional status. Each section is scored on a 0 to 5 rating scale, in which zero means 'No pain' and 5 means 'Worst imaginable pain'. All section scores are then totaled. Scoring is reported on a 0-50 scale, 0 being the best possible score and 50 being the worst.

    Measured: 6 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 May 2024
  2. Study start10 Dec 2023
  3. Primary completion10 Jun 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion10 Jul 2024 (estimated)

Resources

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
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
93 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06397157
Sponsor's protocol ID
REC/RCR & AHS/23/02104
Status last verified
Jun 2024
First submitted
29 Apr 2024
Last updated
13 Jun 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Kragting M, Voogt L, Coppieters MW, Pool-Goudzwaard AL. Visual feedback manipulation in virtual reality to influence pain-free range of motion. Are people with non-specific neck pain who are fearful of movement more susceptible? PLoS One. 2023 Jul 5;18(7):e0287907. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287907. eCollection 2023.

    PubMed 37406021
  • Tejera DM, Beltran-Alacreu H, Cano-de-la-Cuerda R, Leon Hernandez JV, Martin-Pintado-Zugasti A, Calvo-Lobo C, Gil-Martinez A, Fernandez-Carnero J. Effects of Virtual Reality versus Exercise on Pain, Functional, Somatosensory and Psychosocial Outcomes in Patients with Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Aug 16;17(16):5950. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17165950.

    PubMed 32824394
  • Vernon H, Mior S. The Neck Disability Index: a study of reliability and validity. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1991 Sep;14(7):409-15.

    PubMed 1834753
  • Kortlever JTP, Tripathi S, Ring D, McDonald J, Smoot B, Laverty D. Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia Short Form and Lower Extremity Specific Limitations. Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2020 Sep;8(5):581-588. doi: 10.22038/abjs.2020.40004.2073.

    PubMed 33088859
  • Haefeli M, Elfering A. Pain assessment. Eur Spine J. 2006 Jan;15 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S17-24. doi: 10.1007/s00586-005-1044-x. Epub 2005 Dec 1.

    PubMed 16320034

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Virtual Reality, Motor Imagery and Routine Physical therapy in people with Cervical Pain and Kinesiophobia, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

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 9 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 13 Jun 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 Pakistan. 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 Iqbal Tariq, PhD (03458236752, iqbal.tariq@riphah.edu.pk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) (time frame: 6 weeks). The study lists 3 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 NCT06397157, which also lists 5 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 13 Jun 2024.

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