Clinical trials: Cervical Muscle Activity
Chronic Neck Pain
Subthreshold Stimulation on Chronic Low Neck Pain Myofascial Trigger Points
This study will investigate the effect of subthreshold stimulation on pain and muscle activity in patients with chronic low neck pain and myofascial trigger points.
- Trial name
- NCT06054672
- Testing
- Subthreshold Electrical stimulation
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Musculoskeletal Pain, Low Back Pain
Effective Methods of Reducing Lower Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain Among Office Workers
Background:Musculoskeletal discomforts (MSD), especially in the neck, lower back and shoulder areas, are some of the most common issues among office workers.
- Trial name
- NCT02874950
- Testing
- office exercise training, ergonomic modification, Exercise and ergonomic
- Volunteers
- 142 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
Neck Pain
Eccentric Exercise in Patients With Non-Specific Neck Pain
Neck pain is one of the most frequently investigated and common musculoskeletal disorders that cause disability in the community.If neck pain is due to multifactorial etiology, it is defined as non-specific neck pain.Eccentric…
- Trial name
- NCT05826730
- Testing
- Eccentric Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain
Neck and Shoulder Pain in Homemakers
This cross-sectional observational study aims to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of neck and shoulder pain in homemakers aged 25-55 years.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07872267
- Testing
- Observational Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Lokman Hekim University
Neck Pain
Kinesiology Taping Versus Self-Mobilization for Neck Pain Related to Prolonged Electronic Device Use
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether kinesiology taping or self-mobilization better reduces neck pain in adults who use electronic devices for long periods each day.
- Trial name
- NCT07878845
- Testing
- Kinesiology Taping, Self-SNAG Mobilization
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Postural Malalignment, Forward Head Posture
Virtual Reality Versus Traditional Exercise on EMG Activity in Postural Malalignment
This study aims to investigate the immediate effects of virtual reality (VR)-based exercise compared with traditional Active free exercise on trapezius muscle activation in adults with and without postural malalignment.
- Conditions
- Postural Malalignment, Forward Head Posture, Rounded Shoulder Posture
- Trial name
- EMG (NCT07854678)
- Testing
- Virtual reality exercise, Active free Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hofstra University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck, Myofascial Trigger Point Syndrome
Comparison the Effects of TECAR With Dry Needling in the Treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points
The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) and capacitive and resistive transfer of energy (TECAR) therapy in the treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) as well comparison of their efficacy.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck, Myofascial Trigger Point Syndrome, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06273514
- Testing
- TECAR, Dry needling
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Silesia
Neck Pain
The Natural History of Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points: Comparison of Local and Remote Tissue Milieu in Normal Muscle, Latent and Active Myofascial Trigger Points Over Time
This study will use microdialysis to investigate myofascial pain. This pain is characterized by "trigger points" (exquisitely tender spots) in a group of tense muscle fibers that extend from the trigger point to the muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT00042276
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Scooter Board Activities on Neck Control and Dysphagia in Children With Cerebral Palsy
This study is a randomized control trial exploring the therapeutic effects of scooter board activities on neck control and dysphagia in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
- Trial name
- NCT06477224
- Testing
- Scooter Board Activities, Routine Physical Therapy
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Head Cancer, Neck Cancer
Exercise and Nutritional Prehabilitation for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
This study examines the acceptability, feasibility, and safety in developing a prehabilitation program for head and neck cancer patients.
- Conditions
- Head Cancer, Neck Cancer, Sarcopenia, Head and Neck Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT06722508
- Testing
- exercise and nutritional prehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Neck Pain
Immediate Stiffness Changes in Myofascial Trigger Points After Dry Needling
Shear-wave elastography (SWE) is considered as a useful tool for quantifying muscle stiffness. Considering that Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrP) are defined as "hyperirritable zones in contracted bands of muscle, thought to be…
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Neck Pain, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
- Trial name
- ELECTROP (NCT04832074)
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Camilo Jose Cela University
Esophageal Cancer (EsC), Sarcopenia
Health Informatics and Resistance Exercise for Symptom Management and Quality of Life in Post-Esophagectomy Patients
Participants are invited to take part in a research study. In accordance with the requirements of the health authorities, participants must be informed of the purpose of the study and its potential risks.
- Conditions
- Esophageal Cancer (EsC), Sarcopenia, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT07180134
- Testing
- symptom management health informatics plus Resistance band exercise training, Usual Care Group
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, Mechanical Neck Pain
Spray Stretch Technique Versus Sustain Pressure for Trapezius Triggers
The aim of this research is to determine the effects of spray and stretch technique versus sustain pressure for the management of upper trapezius triggers.
- Trial name
- NCT04559906
- Testing
- Spray and Stretch technique (Ethyl chloride), Sustain pressure release
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Bruxism, Muscle Disorder
Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Electromyography of the Masseter Muscle
Research Problem: To know the immediate effects of high speed and low amplitude cervical manipulation on the electromyographic activity of the masseter muscles of physiotherapy students at the University of the Americas Course…
- Trial name
- NCT05138926
- Testing
- Cervical Manipulation
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Americas - Chili
Fibromyalgia
Virtual Reality as a Treatment Tool for Chronic Neck Pain in Patients With Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a disease characterized by widespread pain, fatigue and cognitive alterations, among other symptoms, neck pain being the most frequent and debilitating.
- Trial name
- VRTCNPPFM (NCT05933941)
- Testing
- Virtual reality, Exercises
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Camilo Jose Cela University
Non-specific Neck Pain, Playing Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Kinematics and Muscle Activation of Scapula in Upper String Players With Neck Pain
This study will analyze and compare scapular kinematics and muscle activation patterns between upper string musicians with and without neck pain during arm elevation and playing tasks (open strings, scales, musical pieces)…
- Trial name
- NCT07448857
- Testing
- motion capture system, surface electromyography
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Comparison of the Efficacy of Kinesio Taping and TENS Therapy in Patients With Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Cervical MPS is a condition of pain, weakness and loss of function caused by trigger points located in the tense bands in the muscles in the neck and upper back.
- Trial name
- NCT07770308
- Testing
- home-based exercises, TENS, kinesiology taping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB)
Comparing CPAP and BiPAP for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in People with Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is common in individuals with cervical spinal cord injuries, with studies suggesting prevalence rates ranging from 27% to 62%.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB), Sleep Apnea, Cervical Spinal Cord Injruy
- Trial name
- NCT06818604
- Testing
- CPAP, BiPAP
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Chronic Neck Pain
Effect of Upper Thoracic Manipulation on Neck Pain and Selected Muscle Activities
This study will investigate the immediate and short-term effects of upper thoracic manipulation versus sham upper thoracic manipulation on Pain intensity, Cervical ROM, the myoelectric activity of the sternocleidomastoid muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT06926738
- Testing
- Upper Thoracic Manipulation
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Nonspecific Neck Pain
Evaluation of the Immediate Effect of Acupuncture on the Upper Trapezius Muscle in Patients With Nonspecific Neck Pain.
The aim of the proposed study is to evaluate the immediate effect of acupuncture on pain, cervical range of motion and electromyographic activity of the upper trapezius muscle in patients with nonspecific neck pain.Twelve…
- Trial name
- NCT01984021
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho