Clinical trials: Cervical Stiffness
Forward Head Posture
Effects of Electrotherapy on Muscle Properties in Forward Head Posture
This randomized controlled trial investigates the acute effects of three electrotherapy modalities (therapeutic ultrasound, interferential current, and TENS) on the mechanical and viscoelastic properties of neck muscles in young…
- Trial name
- NCT07758530
- Testing
- Therapeutic Ultrasound (Chattanooga Intelect® Vet), Interferential Current (Chattanooga Intelect® Vet), Conventional TENS
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Cervix; Pregnancy
Mapping the Uterine Cervix Stiffness of Pregnant Women at Mid Gestation
The assessment of cervical stiffness plays a major role in obstetrics, for example to assess the risk of preterm birth. The Pregnolia System is a CE-certified measuring device that objectively determines cervical stiffness using…
- Trial name
- MAPVIX (NCT05858775)
- Testing
- Pregnolia System
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pregnolia AG
Pregnancy Related, Cervical Insufficiency
Cervical Stiffness Measurement in Cervical Insufficiency
The goal of this cross sectional study is to evaluate the differences in cervical stiffness between patients who present for cerclage placement versus normal pregnancies.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Cervical Insufficiency, Preterm Birth
- Trial name
- NCT04158401
- Testing
- Pregnolia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center
Preterm Birth, Preterm Labor
Is the Vaginal Microbiome and Metabolome Associated With Spontaneous Preterm Birth (sPTB) in Multiple Pregnancies?
The aim of this study is to try and find links between the microscopic organisms (such as bacteria, yeasts and viruses) in the vagina, and twin pregnancies that deliver too early (preterm birth).
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Preterm Labor, Multiple; Pregnancy, Complicated, Twin Dichorionic Diamniotic Placenta
- Trial name
- SPRUCE (NCT06053697)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Liverpool
Cervicogenic Headache, Chronic Neck Pain
Physical Profile of Cervicogenic Headache: Comparison With Neck Pain and Healthy Controls
The goal of this observational study is to compare physical findings across three adult groups. Cervicogenic headache (CGH) is a headache linked to a problem in the neck.
- Trial name
- NCT07776275
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Musculoskeletal Pain, Neck Pain
Musculoskeletal Pain of Neck and Shoulder Area in Female Office Workers: Relations Between Muscle Tone, Stiffness, Pain-pressure Threshold, Self-reported Pain Intensity and Physical Activity.
The objective of this study is to determine the differences between neck and shoulder region skeletal muscle tone, stifness, pain-pressure threshold, self-reported pain intensity and physical activity in female office workers.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain
- Trial name
- NCT04254276
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Tartu
Work-Related Condition, Musculoskeletal Health
Relationship Between Neck Posture and Stiffness of Head and Neck Muscles, Pain and Proprioception in Desk Workers
In our study, posture in desk workers; it aims to evaluate the relationship between cervical range of motion, proprioception, muscle stiffness, posture and pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06012773
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pınar Kuyulu
Preterm Birth
Impact of Pessary Treatment on Cervical Stiffness Measurement and Birth Outcomes in Patients at Risk for Preterm Birth
Background: A preterm birth remain a worldwide important socioeconomic burden since prematurity has been consistently implicated in a wide range of health medical problems affecting newborn child and contributed in up to more…
- Trial name
- NCT05267717
- Testing
- Non-interventional study, all patients being tested with AG Pregnolia System to assess the values of the Cervical Stiffness
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Asklepios proresearch
Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain
Quantification of Upper Trapezius Muscle Stiffness Using Supersonic Shear Wave Imaging: Efficacy of Workplace-based Exercise Programme to Reduce Neck and Shoulder Disorders in Working Population
Objectives: (1) To examine the upper trapezius muscle stiffness using SSI in workers with and without neck/shoulder disorders; and (2) to develop a workplace-based exercise programme to reduce upper trapezius muscle stiffness and…
- Trial name
- NCT04144764
- Testing
- Workplace-based exercise, Ergonomic advice and education
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
Assessing Tissue Response to High-Velocity Thrust Manipulations on Capsule Length and Stiffness at the C5-C6 Facet Joint Capsule
This study is a quasi-experimental study collected quantitative data , with a pre-test-post-test design. Pre-intervention, baseline measurements of C5-C6 right facet joint length and width with the head of the treatment plinth…
- Trial name
- NCT07704853
- Testing
- Long axis trust manipulation C5-C6
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida Gulf Coast University
Cervix; Pregnancy, Cervical Stiffness
Pregnolia System Intra-observer Variability
The Pregnolia System is a CE-marked medical device assessing the mechanical stiffness of cervical tissue in women. The Pregnolia Probe has been engineered to minimize the influence of differences in handling and technique by the…
- Trial name
- NCT05200117
- Testing
- Pregnolia System
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pregnolia AG
Healthy, Healthy Participants
Neck Static Stretching Acutely Reduces Blood Pressure Through Reduction of Tissue Stiffness
Stretching is usually done to improve flexibility and joint movement. Recent research suggests that stretching may also affect the body's heart and blood vessels.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Healthy Participants, Healthy Subjects, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- NCT07197047
- Testing
- Neck static stretching
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
Healthy Participants, Healthy Young Adults
Foam Rolling, Blood Pressure and Range of Motion
Foam rolling (FR) is a technique involving the application of external pressure to muscles and connective tissues using different devices (e.g.
- Trial name
- NCT07433543
- Testing
- Cervical foam rolling
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
Induced Vaginal Delivery
Can Cervical Stiffness Predict Successful Vaginal Delivery After Induction of Labour?
The purpose of this study is to determine if a new antenatal test of cervical stiffness can be used to predict which patients will have a successful vaginal delivery following an induction of labour.
- Trial name
- CASPAR (NCT05981469)
- Testing
- Cervical Stiffness Assessmenr, Bishop's Score Assessment
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Liverpool