Neck PainNCT06352294
Examining The Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises and Myofascial Release Technique in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
A study testing Core stability training and Core stability training and myofascial relase in people with Neck Pain, run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Chronic neck pain is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects people frequently in life. Postural control is based on the process of correctly identifying and selectively focusing the incoming afferent input of the Central Nervous System (CNS). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Neck Pain
- What is being tested?
- Core stability training and Core stability training and myofascial relase
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 45 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 2 Apr 2024to 14 Jun 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 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Having neck pain that has been going on for at least three months
- The mean pain intensity according to the Visual Analog Scale (GAS) is moderate [4-6.9 centimeters (cm)
- December] or be at a severe (7 cm and above) level
- To be between the ages of Dec 18-65
- To be literate and to be a writer
- Volunteering to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Having severe degenerative arthritis
- Having a neurological finding due to spinal root compression (Positive upper limb stretching tests,cervical compression test)
- To have a finding due to pressure of the spinal cord (Positive L'hermitte sign, Babinski sign) is
- Having undergone cervical spine surgery
- Having a cervical neck fracture and/or joint subluxation/dislocation
- Having osteoporosis and/or neck pain due to a tumor
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- Having a history of primary malignancy
- Being pregnant
- The title refers to neurological disease (Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.)
- Having received physiotherapy and rehabilitation in the last three months
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi
Merkez, Kırşehir
About this study
Official title: The Effects of Myofascial Relaxation Technique Applied Together With Core Stabilization Trainings on Balance, Pain, Joint Range of Motion and Functionality in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic neck pain is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects people frequently in life.
Postural control is based on the process of correctly identifying and selectively focusing the incoming afferent input of the Central Nervous System (CNS).
Read more
The main treatment options for people with neck pain include soft tissue and joint mobilizations, stabilization exercises for the neck, trunk and shoulder muscles, cervical Deckings, relaxation training, strengthening exercises and body awareness and posture training.
In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effects of myofascial relaxation on balance, pain, joint range of motion and functionality in individuals with chronic neck pain by dividing them into two groups in the form of core stabilization and core stabilization and myofascial relaxation.
The study included 45 people between the ages of 18 and 65. In two groups, the core stabilization group will be 22 people, and the core stabilization and myofascial relaxation group will be 23 people. The study period is planned as 6 weeks and 3 sessions per week.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Being tested
- Core stability training, Core stability training and myofascial relase
- Keywords
- Balance, Functionality, Myofascial relase
- Medical subject headings
- Neck Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Core stability trainingOther
Before starting core stabilization exercises, hotpack will be given for 15 minutes in the warm-up phase, TENS application, then craniocervical flexion training will be given. Core stabilization exercises consist of three stages: easy, medium and difficult
Core stability training and myofascial relaseOther
Before starting core stabilization exercises, hotpack will be given for 15 minutes in the warm-up phase, TENS application, then craniocervical flexion training will be given. Core stabilization exercises consist of three stages: easy, medium and difficult. In addition, myofascial relaxation will be applied with roller bar along the superficial back line.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Core stability training | Active comparator | A total of 18 sessions of core stabilization training will be given to the participants in 6 weeks. Receives: Other: Core stability training |
| Basic stability training and myofascial relasing method | Experimental | Core stabilization training and myfacial relaxation application will be performed to the participants for 6 weeks and 18 sessions. Receives: Other: Core stability training and myofascial relase |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain severity
Visual Analog Scale ( 0-10, higher means worse )
Measured: 6 weeks
Pressure pain threshold (PPT)
Pressure pain threshold was measured with an algometer.
Measured: 6 weeks
Secondary outcomes (4)
Balance
Measurements were made with a Biodex balance device. The scores obtained as a result of 3 measurements were averaged. As the score increases, the balance is considered to have worsened.
Measured: 6 weeks
Range of motion
Movement skills of the neck area were recorded.
Measured: 6 weeks
Neck Disability İndex
It is a disability level determination scale consisting of 10 questions for the person with neck pain.
Measured: 6 weeks
DASH
It is a 30-question survey used to determine the level of functionality in patients suffering from upper extremity and neck pain. As the score increases, the level of disability increases.
Measured: 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Apr 2024
- Study start2 Apr 2024
- Primary completion14 Jun 2024
- Study completion14 Jun 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Neck PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran UniversitesiThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammed Samed DALAKÇI, Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06352294
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MSDALAKCI
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 2 Apr 2024
- Last updated
- 21 Nov 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 21 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Myofascial Relaxation Technique Applied Together With Core Stabilization Trainings on Balance, Pain, Joint Range of Motion and Functionality in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06352294
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MSDALAKCI
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Keywords
- Balance, Functionality, Myofascial relase
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran UniversitesiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 14 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 14 Jun 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 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.
Chronic neck pain is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects people frequently in life.
Postural control is based on the process of correctly identifying and selectively focusing the incoming afferent input of the Central Nervous System (CNS).
The main treatment options for people with neck pain include soft tissue and joint mobilizations, stabilization exercises for the neck, trunk and shoulder muscles, cervical Deckings, relaxation training, strengthening exercises and body awareness and posture training.
In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effects of myofascial relaxation on balance, pain, joint range of motion and functionality in individuals with chronic neck pain by dividing them into two groups in the form of core stabilization and core stabilization and myofascial relaxation.
The study included 45 people between the ages of 18 and 65. In two groups, the core stabilization group will be 22 people, and the core stabilization and myofascial relaxation group will be 23 people. The study period is planned as 6 weeks and 3 sessions per week.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Core stability training | Active comparator | Other: Core stability trainingA total of 18 sessions of core stabilization training will be given to the participants in 6 weeks. |
| Basic stability training and myofascial relasing method | Experimental | Other: Core stability training and myofascial relaseCore stabilization training and myfacial relaxation application will be performed to the participants for 6 weeks and 18 sessions. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Having neck pain that has been going on for at least three months
- The mean pain intensity according to the Visual Analog Scale (GAS) is moderate [4-6.9 centimeters (cm)
- December] or be at a severe (7 cm and above) level
- To be between the ages of Dec 18-65
- To be literate and to be a writer
Key exclusion criteria (10 listed)
- Having severe degenerative arthritis
- Having a neurological finding due to spinal root compression (Positive upper limb stretching tests,cervical compression test)
- To have a finding due to pressure of the spinal cord (Positive L'hermitte sign, Babinski sign) is
- Having undergone cervical spine surgery
- Having a cervical neck fracture and/or joint subluxation/dislocation
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Core stability trainingBefore starting core stabilization exercises, hotpack will be given for 15 minutes in the warm-up phase, TENS application, then craniocervical flexion training will be given. Core stabilization exercises consist of three stages: easy, medium and difficult | Other | Core stability training |
| Core stability training and myofascial relaseBefore starting core stabilization exercises, hotpack will be given for 15 minutes in the warm-up phase, TENS application, then craniocervical flexion training will be given. Core stabilization exercises consist of three stages: easy, medium and difficult. In addition, myofascial relaxation will be applied with roller bar along the superficial back line. | Other | Basic stability training and myofascial relasing method |
Primary outcome
Pain severity
Time frame: 6 weeks
Visual Analog Scale ( 0-10, higher means worse )
Pressure pain threshold (PPT)
Time frame: 6 weeks
Pressure pain threshold was measured with an algometer.
4 secondary outcomes
Balance
Time frame: 6 weeks
Range of motion
Time frame: 6 weeks
Neck Disability İndex
Time frame: 6 weeks
DASH
Time frame: 6 weeks
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 21 Nov 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
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The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Core stability training and Core stability training and myofascial relase in people with Neck Pain, run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 6 inclusion and 10 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 21 Nov 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Pain severity (time frame: 6 weeks). 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 21 Nov 2025.