Clinical trials: Cervical Stiffness
Preterm Birth
Can Cervical Stiffness in the Second Trimester Predict Preterm Birth in High-Risk Singleton Pregnancies?
Preterm birth (PTB), defined as delivery before 37 weeks gestation, is a common complication of pregnancy and affects up to 1 in 10 women in the UK.
- Trial name
- PRECISION (NCT05837390)
- Testing
- Cervical stiffness assessment, Cervical length measurement, Fetal fibronectin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- University of Liverpool
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
Chronic Neck Pain, Neck Pain Treatment
The Effect of Low-load Endurance Training of Upper Trapezius on Pain, Pressure Pain and Muscle Stiffness in Chronic Neck-shoulder Pain Compared to Stretching Exercise
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of low-load endurance exercise as compared to stretching exercise on upper trapezius on pain, pressure pain and muscle stiffness in patients with chronic neck-shoulder pain.
- Conditions
- Chronic Neck Pain, Neck Pain Treatment, Neck Pain Chronic
- Trial name
- NCT06635759
- Testing
- Upper trapezius low-load endurance exercise, Upper trapezius stretching exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Preterm Labor, Preterm Birth
Aspiration Technique-based Device for Preterm Labor
Premature birth (PTB, birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy) is a global, yet unsolved, problem. With a global amount of approximately 15 M babies born prematurely, PTB is the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality in…
- Trial name
- PREGNOLIA (NCT05355649)
- Testing
- PREGNOLIA SYSTEM
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
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
Neck Pain, Work-related Injury
Clinical Outcomes, Viscoelastic Properties and Central Pain Mechanisms After Eccentric Training in Neck/Shoulder Pain
Objectives: The aims are to 1) evaluate the clinical impact of eccentric training in female computer users with chronic NSP, 2) compare pressure hyperalgesia, temporal summation of pain (TSP), and conditioned pain modulation…
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Work-related Injury, Shoulder Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03474705
- Testing
- Eccentric Training Protocol
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Seville
Neck Pain
Bio-mechanical Reasoning and Lateral Specificity of Upper Cervical Joint Mobilization
Participants with limited neck rotation are recruited to determine if manual therapy (joint stretching) techniques applied in a bio-mechanically correct sequence will improve neck motion, function and pain better than if the…
- Trial name
- NCT04054869
- Testing
- Bio-mechanically correct manual therapy at the cervical atlanto-axial joints, Bio-mechanically in-correct manual therapy at the cervical atlanto-axial joints
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Andrews 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
Shoulder Weakness Following Neck Dissection Surgery
A Study to Assess the Efficacy of Early Physical Therapy Intervention Following a Modified Unilateral Neck Dissection for Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
This study will determine whether patients who receive regular physical therapy immediately following a modified neck dissection surgery will report decreased shoulder disability, decreased pain, improved or maintained shoulder…
- Trial name
- NCT01729065
- Testing
- Physical therapy intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
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