Neck PainNCT06451107
Effectiveness of Specific Strength Training Combined With Static Stretching of the Posterior Neck in Office Workers With Chronic Neck Pain: A Clinical Trial
A study testing specific strength training with static neck stretching and Specific Strength Training in people with Neck Pain and Work Injury, run by University of Alcala.
Trial summary
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of strength training combined with stretching compared to specific strength training in office workers with chronic neck pain. Methods: A single blind randomized clinical trial will be conducted. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 70 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Neck Pain, Work Injury
- What is being tested?
- specific strength training with static neck stretching and Specific Strength Training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2024to 31 Dec 2025
- 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 70 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Adults aged between 18 and 70 years.
- Workers from companies in the Community of Madrid.
- Sedentary employees who work at least 20 hours in the office.
- Subjects with nonspecific chronic neck pain.
- All individuals who have decided to participate voluntarily after having read and signed the patient information sheet and the informed consent form.
Who cannot join
- Arterial hypertension (systolic BP >160, diastolic BP >100) or cardiovascular diseases.
- Diagnosed metabolic disorders.
- Symptomatic disc herniation or severe cervical spine disorders.
- Postoperative conditions.
- History of severe trauma to the neck and shoulder region.
- Pregnancy.
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- Subjects with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 29.9 kilograms per square meter (kg/m2).
- Presence of physical or mental impairments that prevent the correct execution of the interventions and/or their corresponding evaluation.
- Having undergone surgery in the previous six months.
- Participating in parallel research studies.
- Not having a permanent job position.
- Using two monitors.
- Using a laptop.
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet.
About this study
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of strength training combined with stretching compared to specific strength training in office workers with chronic neck pain.
Methods: A single blind randomized clinical trial will be conducted. Participants will be adult of both sexes with sedentary office work and chronic neck pain.
Read more
The intervention will consist of a strength training program for the neck and shoulder muscles combined with static stretching of the neck, while the comparison group will only perform strength training. In addition, both groups will receive ergonomics guidelines.
Short-term, medium-term, and long-term evaluations will be performed using the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire (NPQ), Neck Disability Index (NDI), and Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK).
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Work Injury
- Being tested
- specific strength training with static neck stretching, Specific Strength Training
- Keywords
- randomized controlled trial, Neck pain, exercise, Occupational Health
- Medical subject headings
- Neck Pain, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
specific strength training with static neck stretchingOther
The intervention will consist of specific strength training composed of 5 exercises performed with dumbbells: front raises, lateral raises, reverse flies, shoulder shrugs, and wrist extensions. In addition to the following static stretches: stretching towards lateral flexion of the upper part of the trapezius muscle, the scalene muscles, and the sternocleidomastoid muscle on both sides; extension of the extensor muscles; flexion of the flexor muscles; and contralateral flexion and rotation combined with scapular depression of the scalene muscles and elevation of the scapula on both sides, holding each stretch for 10 seconds. This sequence of stretches will constitute one set, with 6 sets performed with a 30-second rest between sets, lasting 8 minutes. Therefore, the intervention will have a total duration of 28 minutes per session, conducting 3 sessions per week.
Specific Strength TrainingOther
The intervention will consist of specific strength training comprised of 5 exercises using dumbbells: front raises, lateral raises, reverse flies, shoulder shrugs, and wrist extensions. Four sets will be performed, with a 1-minute rest between sets. Each exercise will be executed for 30 seconds, followed by a 25-second rest between exercises. Three 20-minute sessions will be conducted per week.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| strength training and static stretching | Experimental | The intervention will consist of a strength training program for the neck and shoulder muscles combined with static stretching of the neck. Receives: Other: specific strength training with static neck stretching |
| strength training | Active comparator | The comparison group will only perform strength training. Receives: Other: Specific Strength Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain intensity
We will use the "Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire", which consists of 9 questions with 5 statements of increasing difficulty. The minimum and maximum values are from 0 to 50 points. Higher scores indicate greater severity of neck pain.
Measured: It will be measured 4 times: before the start of the intervention, short-term (4 weeks), medium-term (2 months), and long-term (1 year).
Kinesiophobia
We will use the "Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia," which consists of 11 questions with 4 numeric options, ranging from 1 (completely disagree) to 4 (completely agree). The minimum and maximum values range from 17 to 68 points; higher scores indicate higher levels of kinesiophobia.
Measured: It will be measured 4 times: before the start of the intervention, short-term (4 weeks), medium-term (2 months), and long-term (1 year).
Neck Disability
We will use the "Neck Disability Index," which consists of 10 questions with 6 statements of increasing difficulty. The values range from 0 to 50, where 0 indicates no disability and 50 indicates total disability.
Measured: It will be measured 4 times: before the start of the intervention, short-term (4 weeks), medium-term (2 months), and long-term (1 year).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Jun 2024
- Study start1 Sep 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completion31 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2025 (estimated)
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.
- 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
- The design will consist of a single-blind, randomized controlled trial, corresponding to an experimental longitudinal analytical study.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Alcala
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, María Santos, University of Alcala
- Investigators
- María Santos, Principal investigator, University of Alcala
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06451107
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MSP-2024
- Status last verified
- Jun 2024
- First submitted
- 3 Jun 2024
- Last updated
- 11 Jun 2024
- 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 11 Jun 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Specific Strength Training Combined With Static Stretching of the Posterior Neck in Office Workers With Chronic Neck Pain: A Clinical Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06451107
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MSP-2024
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Work Injury
- Keywords
- randomized controlled trial, Neck pain, exercise, Occupational Health
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of AlcalaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Jun 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.
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of strength training combined with stretching compared to specific strength training in office workers with chronic neck pain.
Methods: A single blind randomized clinical trial will be conducted. Participants will be adult of both sexes with sedentary office work and chronic neck pain.
The intervention will consist of a strength training program for the neck and shoulder muscles combined with static stretching of the neck, while the comparison group will only perform strength training. In addition, both groups will receive ergonomics guidelines.
Short-term, medium-term, and long-term evaluations will be performed using the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire (NPQ), Neck Disability Index (NDI), and Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- The design will consist of a single-blind, randomized controlled trial, corresponding to an experimental longitudinal analytical study.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| strength training and static stretching | Experimental | Other: specific strength training with static neck stretchingThe intervention will consist of a strength training program for the neck and shoulder muscles combined with static stretching of the neck. |
| strength training | Active comparator | Other: Specific Strength TrainingThe comparison group will only perform strength training. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Adults aged between 18 and 70 years.
- Workers from companies in the Community of Madrid.
- Sedentary employees who work at least 20 hours in the office.
- Subjects with nonspecific chronic neck pain.
- All individuals who have decided to participate voluntarily after having read and signed the patient information sheet and the informed consent form.
Key exclusion criteria (13 listed)
- Arterial hypertension (systolic BP >160, diastolic BP >100) or cardiovascular diseases.
- Diagnosed metabolic disorders.
- Symptomatic disc herniation or severe cervical spine disorders.
- Postoperative conditions.
- History of severe trauma to the neck and shoulder region.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| specific strength training with static neck stretchingThe intervention will consist of specific strength training composed of 5 exercises performed with dumbbells: front raises, lateral raises, reverse flies, shoulder shrugs, and wrist extensions. In addition to the following static stretches: stretching towards lateral flexion of the upper part of the trapezius muscle, the scalene muscles, and the sternocleidomastoid muscle on both sides; extension of the extensor muscles; flexion of the flexor muscles; and contralateral flexion and rotation combined with scapular depression of the scalene muscles and elevation of the scapula on both sides, holding each stretch for 10 seconds. This sequence of stretches will constitute one set, with 6 sets performed with a 30-second rest between sets, lasting 8 minutes. Therefore, the intervention will have a total duration of 28 minutes per session, conducting 3 sessions per week. | Other | strength training and static stretching |
| Specific Strength TrainingThe intervention will consist of specific strength training comprised of 5 exercises using dumbbells: front raises, lateral raises, reverse flies, shoulder shrugs, and wrist extensions. Four sets will be performed, with a 1-minute rest between sets. Each exercise will be executed for 30 seconds, followed by a 25-second rest between exercises. Three 20-minute sessions will be conducted per week. | Other | strength training |
Primary outcome
Pain intensity
Time frame: It will be measured 4 times: before the start of the intervention, short-term (4 weeks), medium-term (2 months), and long-term (1 year).
We will use the "Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire", which consists of 9 questions with 5 statements of increasing difficulty. The minimum and maximum values are from 0 to 50 points. Higher scores indicate greater severity of neck pain.
Kinesiophobia
Time frame: It will be measured 4 times: before the start of the intervention, short-term (4 weeks), medium-term (2 months), and long-term (1 year).
We will use the "Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia," which consists of 11 questions with 4 numeric options, ranging from 1 (completely disagree) to 4 (completely agree). The minimum and maximum values range from 17 to 68 points; higher scores indicate higher levels of kinesiophobia.
Neck Disability
Time frame: It will be measured 4 times: before the start of the intervention, short-term (4 weeks), medium-term (2 months), and long-term (1 year).
We will use the "Neck Disability Index," which consists of 10 questions with 6 statements of increasing difficulty. The values range from 0 to 50, where 0 indicates no disability and 50 indicates total disability.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Jun 2024.
- 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.
María Santos principal investigator
University of Alcala
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing specific strength training with static neck stretching and Specific Strength Training in people with Neck Pain and Work Injury, run by University of Alcala.
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 5 inclusion and 13 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 11 Jun 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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 María Santos (+34663417459, maria.santosp@edu.uah.es), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain intensity (time frame: It will be measured 4 times: before the start of the intervention, short-term (4 weeks), medium-term (2 months), and long-term (1 year).). 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?
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 11 Jun 2024.