Porto Higher School of Health Technology
Natália Maria Oliveira Campelo
The aim of this study is to analyse the effectiveness of an intervention plan targeting the diaphragm, namely stretching technique, neuromuscular diaphragm and phrenic centre inhibition, in the treatment of chronic non-specific neck pain.
Chronic Neck Pain
Placebo technique
Diaphragm protocol
Not Applicable
Chronic neck pain is defined as pain and discomfort between the superior nuchal line and the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra, which may radiate to the scapula, anterior chest wall, skull or upper limbs. It is classified as chronic if the pain persists for more than 12 weeks. Associated symptoms include headache, dizziness and pain or paresthesia in the upper limbs. These symptoms interfere with daily life and have a negative impact on physical and mental health. The aetiology of this pathology is multifactorial and the triggering factors may vary due to the close relationship that the cervical spine has with other structures, namely the diaphragm muscle. Our aim is to verify the effectiveness of an osteopathic treatment protocol targeting the diaphragm in chronic non-specific neck pain in young adults. Specifically, to analyse whether the mechanical, fascial and neural pathways established by the defined manual techniques, namely stretching techniques, neuromuscular inhibition of the diaphragm and the phrenic centre, have any effect on active movements (rotations and inclinations) and chronic neck pain. This study will analyse the effects of diaphragmatic techniques on the following variables: Numerical Pain Scale and Goniometer Pro© (G-pro©).
| Study Type : | Interventional |
| Estimated Enrollment : | 45 participants |
| Masking : | Double |
| Masking Description : | Double |
| Primary Purpose : | Treatment |
| Official Title : | Effectiveness of an Intervention Plan Targeting the Diaphragm in Young Adults With Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain: Randomised Clinical Trial |
| Actual Study Start Date : | September 2024 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date : | December 31, 2024 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date : | December 31, 2024 |
| Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo Comparator: Control group Participants in the control group first rate their pain from 0 to 10 using the Numerical Pain Scale, at rest and at the end of the available range of lateral flexion and rotation. The amplitude of these movements is then assessed using a Goniometer Pro© (G-pro©). This assessment takes 10 minutes. After the initial assessment, the researcher performs the placebo technique, which lasts 12 minutes. Finally, the initial assessment is carried out again. |
Other: Placebo technique |
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Experimental: Experimental: Diaphragm protocol Participants in the experimental group first rate their pain from 0 to 10 using the Numerical Pain Scale, at rest and at the end of the available range of lateral flexion and rotation. The amplitude of these movements is then assessed using a Goniometer Pro© (G-pro©). This assessment takes 10 minutes. After the initial assessment, the researcher performs the diaphragm stretching, neuromuscular and phrenic centre inhibition technique; this treatment protocol lasts 12 minutes. Finally, the initial assessment is carried out again |
Other: Diaphragm protocol |
| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
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Porto Higher School of Health
Porto, Portugal, 4200-072