Cervical SpondylosisNCT07048288
Efficacy of Dynamic Exercise and Multi-angle Isometric Exercise in Cervical Spondylosis
A study testing Multi-angle isometrics, Kinesio taping and Dynamic exercise in people with Cervical Spondylosis, run by King Saud University at 1 site in India.
Trial summary
Exercises are widely regarded as the primary approach for managing cervical spondylosis. Although several studies have examined the effectiveness of multi-angle isometric exercises and dynamic exercises in patients with cervical spondylosis, their findings have been inconsistent. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 50 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Cervical Spondylosis
- What is being tested?
- Multi-angle isometrics, Kinesio taping and Dynamic exercise
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 52 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIndia
- Study dates
- 2 Aug 2023to 20 Mar 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 30 to 50 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients diagnosed with Cervical Spondylosis aged between 30 - 50.
- Both genders.
- Patients with radiological findings of Cervical Spondylosis confirmed by a medical professional.
- Patients without any surgical indication.
Who cannot join
- Patients with cervical radiculopathy.
- Patients with other cervical spine problems such as; a history of fracture or dislocation, ankylosing spondylitis, congenital cervical anomalies, cervical spine stenosis, cervical spondylotic myelopathy, rheumatoid arthritis, bone tumor, and tuberculosis.
- Patients with pacemakers.
- Patient with psychiatric conditions.
- In cases where the Kinesio taping technique is contraindicated, such as thrombosis, wound, intolerability, allergy to tape, or impaired sensation.
- Patients receiving any form of medications including steroids, NSAIDs or analgesics.
- Patients who do not have good compliance with the intervention or have difficulty in co-operating with the study.
- Patients who cannot read or understand English.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Efficacy of Dynamic Exercise and Multi-angle Isometric Exercise Along With Kinesio Taping on Range of Motion, Pain and Functional Disability in Cervical Spondylosis - A Randomized Controlled Trial
Exercises are widely regarded as the primary approach for managing cervical spondylosis. Although several studies have examined the effectiveness of multi-angle isometric exercises and dynamic exercises in patients with cervical spondylosis, their findings have been inconsistent. Further research is warranted to determine whether combining dynamic exercises with Kinesio taping can yield superior therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, there is a lack of comparative studies evaluating the relative benefits of multi-angle isometric versus dynamic exercises for individuals with cervical spondylosis. Therefore, this study aims to compare the efficacy of Multi-angle isometric exercise and Dynamic exercise, along with kinesio taping, in improving range of motion in the cervical spine, reducing pain, and improving functional disability in patients with Cervical Spondylosis. Fifty-two participants were randomly assigned to Experimental Group 1 (EG1) and Experimental Group 2 (EG2), with 26 participants in each group. EG1 received Multi-angle isometrics and Kinesio taping along with conventional physiotherapy, while EG2 received Dynamic exercise and Kinesio taping along with conventional physical therapy. Both groups were treated for 9 weeks. Goniometry and the Neck Pain and disability index were used as outcome measures.
- Conditions
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Being tested
- Multi-angle isometrics, Kinesio taping, Dynamic exercise, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Medical subject headings
- Spondylosis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Multi-angle isometricsOther
Multi angle exercises include cervical flexion training, Cervical extension training, and Cervical lateral flexion training
Kinesio tapingOther
Kinesio taping is a therapeutic technique used in rehabilitation to support muscles and joints without restricting movement.
Dynamic exerciseOther
The dynamic exercise program included dynamic cervical flexion, dynamic cervical extension, and dynamic lateral flexion.
Conventional PhysiotherapyOther
Conventional physiotherapy included transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group 1 | Experimental | Experimental group 1 received multi-angle isometrics and kinesio taping along with conventional physiotherapy. Receives: Other: Multi-angle isometrics; Other: Kinesio taping; Other: Conventional Physiotherapy |
| Experimental Group 2 | Active comparator | Experimental Group 2 received dynamic exercise and kinesio taping along with conventional physical therapy. Receives: Other: Kinesio taping; Other: Dynamic exercise; Other: Conventional Physiotherapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Goniometry
Goniometry is the measurement of joint angles using a device called Goniometer. Greater joint angles indicate better treatment outcomes.
Measured: Pre-intervention values were taken before the intervention, and post-intervention values were taken in week 10 (after 9 weeks of treatment).
Neck Pain and Disability Index
The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a self-report questionnaire designed to measure how neck pain affects a person's ability to manage daily life. Each section has six statements scored from 0 (no disability) to 5 (maximum disability), with a total possible score of 50. The higher the score, the greater the perceived disability.
Measured: Pre-intervention values were taken before the intervention, and post-intervention values were taken in week 10 (after 9 weeks of treatment).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Jul 2025
- Study start2 Aug 2023
- Primary completion26 Feb 2024
- Study completion20 Mar 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cervical SpondylosisStudies 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
- Model description
- A two-arm parallel-group pre-test-post-test design was used in this randomized controlled trial.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- King Saud University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Masood Khan, King Saud University
- Investigators
- Khan, MPTh, Principal investigator, King Saud University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07048288
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AWH/EC/020/2/2023
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 24 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 3 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Efficacy of Dynamic Exercise and Multi-angle Isometric Exercise Along With Kinesio Taping on Range of Motion, Pain and Functional Disability in Cervical Spondylosis - A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07048288
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AWH/EC/020/2/2023
- Conditions
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- King Saud UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 26 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Mar 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Jul 2025 (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.
Exercises are widely regarded as the primary approach for managing cervical spondylosis. Although several studies have examined the effectiveness of multi-angle isometric exercises and dynamic exercises in patients with cervical spondylosis, their findings have been inconsistent. Further research is warranted to determine whether combining dynamic exercises with Kinesio taping can yield superior therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, there is a lack of comparative studies evaluating the relative benefits of multi-angle isometric versus dynamic exercises for individuals with cervical spondylosis. Therefore, this study aims to compare the efficacy of Multi-angle isometric exercise and Dynamic exercise, along with kinesio taping, in improving range of motion in the cervical spine, reducing pain, and improving functional disability in patients with Cervical Spondylosis. Fifty-two participants were randomly assigned to Experimental Group 1 (EG1) and Experimental Group 2 (EG2), with 26 participants in each group. EG1 received Multi-angle isometrics and Kinesio taping along with conventional physiotherapy, while EG2 received Dynamic exercise and Kinesio taping along with conventional physical therapy. Both groups were treated for 9 weeks. Goniometry and the Neck Pain and disability index were used as outcome measures.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- A two-arm parallel-group pre-test-post-test design was used in this randomized controlled trial.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group 1 | Experimental | Other: Multi-angle isometrics, Other: Kinesio taping, Other: Conventional PhysiotherapyExperimental group 1 received multi-angle isometrics and kinesio taping along with conventional physiotherapy. |
| Experimental Group 2 | Active comparator | Other: Kinesio taping, Other: Dynamic exercise, Other: Conventional PhysiotherapyExperimental Group 2 received dynamic exercise and kinesio taping along with conventional physical therapy. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patients diagnosed with Cervical Spondylosis aged between 30 - 50.
- Both genders.
- Patients with radiological findings of Cervical Spondylosis confirmed by a medical professional.
- Patients without any surgical indication.
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Patients with cervical radiculopathy.
- Patients with other cervical spine problems such as; a history of fracture or dislocation, ankylosing spondylitis, congenital cervical anomalies, cervical spine stenosis, cervical spondylotic myelopathy, rheumatoid arthritis, bone tumor, and tuberculosis.
- Patients with pacemakers.
- Patient with psychiatric conditions.
- In cases where the Kinesio taping technique is contraindicated, such as thrombosis, wound, intolerability, allergy to tape, or impaired 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-angle isometricsMulti angle exercises include cervical flexion training, Cervical extension training, and Cervical lateral flexion training | Other | Experimental Group 1 |
| Kinesio tapingKinesio taping is a therapeutic technique used in rehabilitation to support muscles and joints without restricting movement. | Other | Experimental Group 1, Experimental Group 2 |
| Dynamic exerciseThe dynamic exercise program included dynamic cervical flexion, dynamic cervical extension, and dynamic lateral flexion. | Other | Experimental Group 2 |
| Conventional PhysiotherapyConventional physiotherapy included transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation | Other | Experimental Group 1, Experimental Group 2 |
Primary outcome
Goniometry
Time frame: Pre-intervention values were taken before the intervention, and post-intervention values were taken in week 10 (after 9 weeks of treatment).
Goniometry is the measurement of joint angles using a device called Goniometer. Greater joint angles indicate better treatment outcomes.
Neck Pain and Disability Index
Time frame: Pre-intervention values were taken before the intervention, and post-intervention values were taken in week 10 (after 9 weeks of treatment).
The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a self-report questionnaire designed to measure how neck pain affects a person's ability to manage daily life. Each section has six statements scored from 0 (no disability) to 5 (maximum disability), with a total possible score of 50. The higher the score, the greater the perceived disability.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Sep 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Khan, MPTh principal investigator
King Saud University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Multi-angle isometrics, Kinesio taping and Dynamic exercise in people with Cervical Spondylosis, run by King Saud University at 1 site in India.
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 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Sep 2025. 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 India. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Goniometry (time frame: Pre-intervention values were taken before the intervention, and post-intervention values were taken in week 10 (after 9 weeks of treatment).). 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?
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 3 Sep 2025.