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
Intervertebral Disc Herniation, Stiffness; Spine
Cervical Changes by 4h of Hyper-buoyancy Flotation and Followed by 15 Mins 1g Re-loading
Study with the aim to see the effect on a space ground anaologue, Hyperbuoyancy Floatation (HBF) on cervical column.
- Trial name
- NCT05296200
- Testing
- Hyperbuoyancy Floatation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Madrid
Preterm Labor, Preterm Birth
Cervical Stiffness in Women With Threatened Preterm Labor
Women giving birth prematurely due to spontaneous preterm labor may exhibit signs and symptoms of preterm labor (PTL) which are mostly nonspecific.
- Trial name
- CZECH-TPTL (NCT07840235)
- Testing
- Pregnolia System
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Pregnolia AG
Thyroid Nodules
Patients Who Underwent Thyroid Ultrasonography at Our Institution Were Selected for Shear Wave Elastography of Thyroid Nodules, and the Maximum and Mean Values of the Modulus of Elasticity of the Nodules in Transverse and Longitudinal Sections Were Analyzed.
The objective of this observational study was to evaluate the effect of transverse and longitudinal sections on the measurement of thyroid nodule stiffness by shear wave elastography.
- Trial name
- SWE (NCT06007859)
- Testing
- section orientation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Ma Zhe
Cervical Insufficiency, Cervical Stiffness
Cervical Stiffness Assessment in High-risk Pregnancies for Preterm Birth
Cervical length is usually measured using ultrasound, and if it is shortened, hormone therapy (progesterone) is recommended to reduce the risk of premature birth.
- Trial name
- PilotProPre (NCT07541313)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Luzerner Kantonsspital
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
Chronic Neck Pain
Electroacupuncture on Neck Muscle Stiffness in Chronic Neck Pain
This randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial aims to investigate the immediate physiological effects of a single session of electroacupuncture (EA) on neck muscle stiffness in individuals with chronic neck…
- Trial name
- NCT07741227
- Testing
- Electroacupuncture
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Neck Pain, Chronic Neck Pain
Acute Effects of TENS on Cervical Muscle Stiffness and Pain in Neck Pain
This randomized controlled trial investigates the acute effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on passive cervical muscle stiffness (MyotonPro "dynamic stiffness", N/m) and pain (0-10 VAS) in adults with…
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Chronic Neck Pain, Muscle Stiffness, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Trial name
- TENS-NECK (NCT07244861)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Erzurum Technical University
Total Thyroidectomy
Impact of Travel Neck Pillow Use on Neck Comfort and Mobility After Thyroidectomy
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of U-shaped travel neck pillow use in improving cervical comfort, reducing neck pain and stiffness, and enhancing cervical range of motion in adults undergoing total thyroidectomy…
- Trial name
- TiNeCoM (NCT06909513)
- Testing
- U-shaped Travel Neck Pillow
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- TC Erciyes University
Neck Pain
Comparison of Ischemic Compression Therapy and Kinesiotaping in Chronic Neck Pain
Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of ischemic compression (IC) and kinesio taping (KT) treatments on blood flow, tissue stiffness and thickness, pain, and joint range of motion on the upper trapezius…
- Trial name
- NCT04968769
- Testing
- ischemic compression, kinesio taping, exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Baskent University
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury
Neuromodulation to Reduce Muscle Stiffness Following Spinal Cord Injury
People with spinal cord injuries may experience muscle tightness or uncontrollable spasms. This study is being conducted to investigate whether transcutaneous spinal stimulation can improve these symptoms.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injury Cervical, Spinal Cord Injury Thoracic
- Trial name
- NCT06274021
- Testing
- Transcutaneous spinal stimulation at 100 Hz, Transcutaneous spinal stimulation at 50 Hz, Transcutaneous spinal stimulation at 50 Hz and single dose of baclofen
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Neck Pain
Mobilization With Movement Technique on the Stiffness of Cervical Muscles in Individuals With Mechanical Neck Pain
Mobilisation with movement (Mulligan Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAG)). method has been shown to have significant effects on pain, joint range of motion, and functionality in patients with neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06396104
- Testing
- Mobilisation with movement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
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
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
Neck Pain
Acute Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound on Passive Muscle Stiffness and Pain in Patients With Neck Pain
This study will test whether one session of therapeutic ultrasound can immediately reduce muscle stiffness and pain in adults with neck pain.
- Trial name
- TUS-Neck (NCT07203040)
- Testing
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Erzurum Technical University
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
Neck Pain
EMG Activity Before, During and After Dry Needling
An experimental study will be conducted to evaluate the effect of a single dry needling session on surface EMG activity (primary outcome measure), muscle tone, elasticity, stiffness and pain (secondary outcome measures) of the…
- Trial name
- NCT02638987
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
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
Migraine
Comparative Effects of Theragun Percussion Therapy and Compression Therapy in The Patients With Migraine
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of Theragun Percussion therapy and Compression Therapy on pain, neck range of motion and quality of life in the patients with Migraine
- Trial name
- NCT06504537
- Testing
- THERAGUN PERCUSSION THERAPY, COMPRESSION THERAPY
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
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