An interventional study of Progressive Scapular-Focused Exercise Program and Routine Physical Therapy Treatment in Neck Pain and Scapular Dyskinesis, sponsored by University of Phayao. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 59 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-12.
Sponsored by University of Phayao · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Neck pain is often associated with scapular dysfunction. However, this relationship is not present in all cases. Previous studies on scapular-focused exercises have reported inconsistent findings, possibly due to limitations in identifying individuals with scapular-related neck pain and in the specificity and progression of exercise programs. This trial aims to investigate the effects of a Progressive Scapular-Focused Exercise Program (PSEP), compared with routine physical therapy, on neck pain intensity, neck disability, scapular muscle strength, scapular position, cervical range of motion, upper limb disability, and global perceived benefit in individuals with neck pain related to scapular dysfunction.
1,361 studies on the registry are indexed under Neck Pain; 300 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 48 is close to the median of 50 across 1,117 interventional studies indexed under Neck Pain.
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Intervention group
Other: Progressive Scapular-Focused Exercise Program
Control
Other: Routine Physical Therapy Treatment
The program includes axioscapular muscle stretching, axioscapular muscle control exercises, strengthening and endurance training of the axioscapular muscles, and postural correction during sitting, standing, walking, and upper-limb movements (approximately 45 minutes per session). Participants will attend 12 individual treatment sessions (2 visits per week for 6 weeks).
The treatment includes routine physical therapy (e.g., modalities, range of motion and/or gentle stretching exercise) (approximately 45 minutes per session). The participants will attend 12 individual treatment sessions (2 visits per week for 6 weeks).
Neck pain intensity
The average intensity of neck pain will be assessed using a 0-10 cm visual analogue scale (VAS), where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst imaginable pain.
Time frame: At baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at 3-month follow-up.
Neck disability
The Neck Disability Index (NDI) will be used to assess the impact of neck pain on daily activities and self-reported disability. The questionnaire consists of 10 items, with a total score ranging from 0 to 50. Higher scores indicate greater neck-related disability.
Time frame: At baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at 3-month follow-up.
Scapular muscle strength
Scapular muscle strength (lower trapezius and serratus anterior) will be assessed using a handheld dynamometer.
Time frame: At baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at 3-month follow-up.
Scapular position
Scapular position will be assessed using the Lateral Scapular Slide Test.
Time frame: At baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at 3-month follow-up.
Cervical range of motion
Cervical range of motion will be measured in degrees during flexion, extension, left and right lateral flexion, and left and right rotation.
Time frame: At baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at 3-month follow-up.
Upper limb disability
Upper limb disability will be assessed using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. The questionnaire consists of 30 items assessing symptoms and functional limitations of the arm, shoulder, and hand. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater disability.
Time frame: At baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at 3-month follow-up.
Global perceived benefit of treatment
Global perceived benefit of treatment will be assessed using a 7-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (very dissatisfied) to 7 (very satisfied).
Time frame: At baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at 3-month follow-up.
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Start is estimated for Jan 2027; primary completion for Dec 2027, 11 months later.
Of 763 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Neck Pain, half reached primary completion within 7 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 3 and three quarters within 15. This study's planned 11 months is above that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 772 studies reached it within 7 months; a quarter within 3 and three quarters within 15.
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