An interventional study of a percussion massage gun and specially designed stainless-steel instruments in Intervertebral Disc Displacement and Neck Pain, sponsored by Emre DANSUK. Completed at 1 site in Turkey. Open to participants aged 30 Years to 60 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-06-04.
Sponsored by Emre DANSUK · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Among 121 studies in Intervertebral Disc Displacement with a site in Turkey — 24 open to participants now, 30 under way, none of them phase 3. Intervertebral Disc Displacement · Turkey.
Among the 121 studies in Intervertebral Disc Displacement with a site in Turkey, this one is the 54th largest by enrollment of the 86 interventional ones, is one of 18 that started in 2025, is one of 85 with no phase, and was the 79th registered.
474 studies on the registry are indexed under Intervertebral Disc Displacement; 100 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 57 is close to the median of 63 across 344 interventional studies indexed under Intervertebral Disc Displacement.
Browse Intervertebral Disc Displacement studies →24 of the 121 studies in Intervertebral Disc Displacement with a site in Turkey are open now, in 1 country. Each count lists the studies.
Of the 50 Intervertebral Disc Displacement studies recruiting now, 20 (40%) set no upper age limit and 26 (52%) stop at 75 or younger; 3 take children under 18; 6 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 30 Years to 60 Years · all sexes · healthy volunteers too.
The full table on the hub →121 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2018; this study’s year is marked. 18 started in 2025.
Median enrollment 60 across the 86 interventional studies, 78 across the 35 observational. Of the 80 that completed or were terminated, 0 (0%) have results posted.
None of the 121 has an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
Emre DANSUK is the lead sponsor of 4 studies on the registry; 1 is open to participants now.
Emre DANSUK has 1 study filed under Intervertebral Disc Displacement — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
7 of the studies in Intervertebral Disc Displacement with a site in Turkey that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
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| NCT07550569Baskent UniversityEffectiveness of High Intensity Laser Therapy in Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation | 2026-11-30 |
| NCT07750418Vezirköprü State HospitalComparison of TLIP Block and QIP Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Lumbar Spine Surgery | 2026-12-31 |
| NCT07862257Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research HospitalPulmonary Mechanics and Cerebral Oxygenation During Prone Lumbar Disc Surgery | 2027-01-30 |
| NCT07400068Mersin UniversityPLDD With or Without Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection in Lumbar Disc Herniation | 2027-04-01 |
Among the 121 studies in Intervertebral Disc Displacement with a site in Turkey, from their registry updates:
This study investigates the effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and percussion massage therapy on pain, functional status, proprioception, and kinesiophobia in individuals with cervical disc herniation. A total of 66 participants diagnosed with cervical disc herniation will be randomly divided into three groups: vibration therapy, IASTM, and conventional exercise. Each group will receive conventional physiotherapy, while the intervention groups will additionally receive their respective therapies. Outcomes will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Neck Disability Index (NDI), Laser Pointer Joint Position Sense Test, and Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK). The aim is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of both therapies in reducing pain, improving functionality and proprioception, and decreasing fear of movement.
Cervical disc herniation is a common musculoskeletal condition that causes significant pain and functional limitations, often affecting individuals in their middle ages and those working in sedentary occupations. This study aims to investigate the therapeutic effects of two modern physical therapy techniques-Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and percussion-based vibration therapy-on pain, functional capacity, proprioception, and kinesiophobia in individuals with cervical disc herniation.
A total of 66 participants diagnosed with cervical disc herniation will be recruited and randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) Vibration Therapy Group, (2) IASTM Group, and (3) Conventional Exercise Group. All participants will receive standard physiotherapy, including thermotherapy, TENS, and range of motion exercises. Intervention groups will additionally receive either percussion massage therapy (3 sessions/week for 3 weeks) or IASTM (3 sessions/week for 3 weeks), targeting the cervical and upper back musculature.
Outcome measures will include the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, the Neck Disability Index (NDI) for functional assessment, a Laser Pointer Joint Position Sense Test for proprioception, and the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) to assess fear of movement. The study seeks to compare the effectiveness of these approaches in improving clinical outcomes and contributing to evidence-based rehabilitation strategies for individuals with cervical disc pathology.
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Participants in this group will receive percussion-based vibration therapy applied using a percussion massage device (Compex Fix 2.0) with a soft head attachment. Therapy will target trapezius, levator scapula, and cervical paravertebral muscles along their origin-insertion lines for 3 minutes per muscle group. Sessions will be conducted 3 days per week over 3 weeks, alongside conventional physiotherapy, including heat therapy (20 min), Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS - 100 Hz), range-of-motion (ROM) exercises (2 sets of 10 repetitions, 2-second holds at end-range), and isometric strengthening exercises (2 sets of 10 repetitions, 6-second holds per direction).
Device: a percussion massage gun · Other: Conventional Exercise Group (Control)
Participants will receive instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization applied using specially designed stainless-steel instruments. Techniques (Sweep, Fan, Brush) will be applied to cervical and upper-back musculature (splenius, suboccipital, upper-middle-lower trapezius) and related fascia between C1-T1 vertebrae, parallel to muscle fibers for approximately 6 minutes per session. Each technique will consist of 8-10 repetitions. Treatments will occur 3 sessions per week for 3 weeks, alongside conventional physiotherapy interventions (heat therapy for 20 minutes, TENS at 100 Hz, ROM exercises, and isometric strengthening exercises as described above).
Device: specially designed stainless-steel instruments · Other: Conventional Exercise Group (Control)
Participants in this control group will receive conventional physiotherapy treatment alone. The treatment includes heat therapy applied to the cervical region for 20 minutes, TENS application at a frequency of 100 Hz to painful areas, ROM exercises performed in all cervical directions (2 sets of 10 repetitions, 2-second holds at end-range), and isometric strengthening exercises in cervical flexion, extension, and lateral flexion directions (2 sets of 10 repetitions, 6-second holds per repetition). Sessions will take place 4 days per week for 3 weeks.
Other: Conventional Exercise Group (Control)
Participants in this group will receive percussion-based vibration therapy applied using a percussion massage device (Compex Fix 2.0) with a soft head attachment. Therapy will target trapezius, levator scapula, and cervical paravertebral muscles along their origin-insertion lines for 3 minutes per muscle group.
Participants will receive instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization applied using specially designed stainless-steel instruments. Techniques (Sweep, Fan, Brush) will be applied to cervical and upper-back musculature (splenius, suboccipital, upper-middle-lower trapezius) and related fascia between C1-T1 vertebrae, parallel to muscle fibers for approximately 6 minutes per session. Each technique will consist of 8-10 repetitions.
Participants in this control group will receive conventional physiotherapy treatment alone. The treatment includes heat therapy applied to the cervical region for 20 minutes, TENS application at a frequency of 100 Hz to painful areas, ROM exercises performed in all cervical directions (2 sets of 10 repetitions, 2-second holds at end-range), and isometric strengthening exercises in cervical flexion, extension, and lateral flexion directions (2 sets of 10 repetitions, 6-second holds per repetition). Sessions will take place 4 days per week for 3 weeks.
Assessment of Joint Position Sense (Proprioception)
This assessment measures joint position sense-a component of proprioception-which provides information regarding the speed and direction of active and passive movements without visual cues.Participants will be seated at a distance of 100 cm from a target board measuring 90x80 cm. A laser pointer will be secured to the participant's head using a suitable headband. Participants will initially align the laser pointer vertically onto the center (origin) of the target board with their eyes open. They will then flex their head forward and subsequently return to the neutral position, realigning the pointer to the center. Next, participants will repeat the same process with their eyes closed. After performing cervical flexion, they will attempt to return their head to the perceived neutral position without visual assistance. The deviation from the origin will be measured and recorded as an indicator of joint position sense accuracy.
Time frame: 3 weeks
Pain Assessment (Visual Analog Scale - VAS)
The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be used to evaluate participants' pain intensity. The VAS consists of a horizontal line measuring 10 cm, where '0' represents "no pain" and '10' represents "unbearable pain." Participants will be asked to mark the point that represents their perceived level of pain on this scale. The distance from the starting point (0 cm) to the participant's mark will be measured with a ruler and recorded.
Time frame: 3 weeks
Neck Disability Index (NDI)
The Neck Disability Index (NDI) will be used to assess participants' functional limitations related to neck pain. Developed by Vernon and Mior, the NDI is a reliable, valid, and easy-to-administer questionnaire adapted and validated for use in Turkey. It comprises 10 sections evaluating the severity of pain, lifting, reading, headaches, personal care, work activities, concentration, sleep, recreational activities, and driving. Each section offers six responses scored from 0 to 5. A score of 0 indicates no pain or functional limitation, whereas a score of 5 indicates maximum pain and severe limitation in daily activities.
Time frame: 3 weeks
Kinesiophobia Assessment (Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia -TSK)
Participants' kinesiophobia will be assessed using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK). This scale, originally developed by Kori et al. in 1990 and validated for use in Turkish, consists of 17 questions designed to measure participants' fear of movement. Responses are scored on a 4-point Likert scale: "strongly disagree" (1), "disagree" (2), "agree" (3), and "strongly agree" (4). Items 4, 8, 12, and 16 are reverse-scored before calculating the total score. Total scores range between 17 and 68, with higher scores indicating a greater degree of kinesiophobia.
Time frame: 3 weeks
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Ran from Mar 2025 to primary completion in Jun 2025, 2 months.
Of 178 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Intervertebral Disc Displacement, half reached primary completion within 11 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 5 and three quarters within 23. This study's 2 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 191 studies reached it within 12 months; a quarter within 5 and three quarters within 27.
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