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Can adding Shoulder-Blade training boost neck pain relief?

NCT ID NCT07814833

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ibadat International University, Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 11, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Summary

Researchers are testing two physical therapy approaches for adults aged 40 to 60 with chronic neck pain and confirmed cervical spondylosis. Both groups do deep neck flexor training guided by a pressure biofeedback device, and one group also adds shoulder-blade stabilization exercises. The trial measures changes in pain intensity, neck disability, and range of motion to see whether the combined approach works better.

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Active substance
A physical therapy program combining pressure biofeedback-assisted deep neck flexor training with or without shoulder-blade stabilization exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a clearer physical therapy plan for easing neck pain and stiffness in cervical spondylosis.
What could go wrong
This is a small study of 44 people at one center, so results may not apply broadly. Exercise therapy helps some people and not others, and the trial may not show a clear difference between the two approaches.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 44 people

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Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders aged 40-60 years. * Presence of chronic neck pain for ≥3 months with NPRS ≥3. * Radiologically confirmed cervical spondylosis, including cervical spine X-ray showing disc space narrowing and/or osteophyte formation. * Ability to perform active cervical and shoulder movements without neurological deficits. * Willingness to participate in the study and comply with the intervention protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * History of cervical spine surgery or trauma in the past 6 months. * Severe neurological involvement, including cervical myelopathy or severe radiculopathy with motor weakness, gait disturbance, or bowel/bladder involvement. * Inflammatory or systemic musculoskeletal disorders, e.g., rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis. * Current participation in structured neck/shoulder rehabilitation programs. * Uncontrolled medical conditions contraindicating exercise, e.g., uncontrolled hypertension or cardiovascular disease.

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Conditions

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spondylosis spondylosis, cervical

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Cervical spondylosis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hope Physiotherapy Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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