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ArticleBMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation2022

Effectiveness of isometric exercises on disability and pain of cervical spondylosis: a randomized controlled trial.

Alireza Sadeghi, Mina Rostami, Sahand Ameri, Arezoo Karimi Moghaddam, Zhaleh Karimi Moghaddam, Alireza Zeraatchi

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Article in BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 6 registered trials, which are not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT06098365 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2023, after this paper: background citation

The Effects of Cervical Stabilization Exercises and Isometric Cervical Exercises on Pain, Strength, Flexibility, Disability and Quality of Life in Patients With Cervical Disc Herniation

TypeinterventionalSponsorUskudar UniversityRan2023 to 2024Enrolled32ConditionsCervical Disc HerniationArmssegmental cervical stabilization exercises, cervical isometric exercises
NCT06663592 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2024, after this paper: background citation

Effectiveness of Slider and Tensioner Neurodynamic Mobilization Techniques in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorCairo UniversityRan2024 to 2025Enrolled36ConditionsCervical Radiculopathy, Neuromobılızatıon, Median Nerve, ElectromyographyArmsConventional treatment, Tensioner Neuro Dynamic Mobilization, Slider Neuro Dynamic Mobilization
NCT06664931 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2024, after this paper: background citation

Muscle Energy Versus Mulligan Techniques in Treating Patients With Cervical Spondylosis

TypeinterventionalSponsorCairo UniversityRan2024 to 2025Enrolled40ConditionsCervical Spondylosis, Mulligan Mobilization, SNAGs, Muscle Energy TechniqueArmsGroup (A) Muscle Energy Technique (MET), Group (B) Mulligan Mobilizations Techniques (MMT).
NCT07354776 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effects of Isometric Neck Exercises and Postural Advice on Cervicogenic Headache Symptoms , Serum Cortisol, and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Adolescents With Smartphone Addiction

TypeinterventionalSponsorKhyber Medical University PeshawarRan2025 to 2026Enrolled44ConditionsCervicogenic Headache, Sleep Disturbance, StressArmsIsometric Neck Exercise Program, Usual Care
NCT07622979 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Comparative Effects of Blackburn and Egoscue Exercises to Improve Craniovertebral Angle in Individuals With Forward Head Posture

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of FaisalabadRan2026 to 2026Enrolled28ConditionsForward Head PostureArmsGroup A (Blackburn Exercises), Group B (Egoscue Exercises)
NCT07628348 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Effects of Diaphragmatic Release Technique on Neck Pain, Range of Motion, and Chest Expansion in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2026 to 2026Enrolled40ConditionsCervical RadiculopathyArmsDiaphragmatic Release Technique, Traditional Physical Therapy
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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Alireza SadeghiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Vali-E-Asr Hospital, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
Mina RostamiSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
Sahand AmeriDepartment of Internal Medicine, Vali-E-Asr Hospital, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
Arezoo Karimi MoghaddamDepartment of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Vali-E-Asr Hospital, Zanjan University of Medical sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
Zhaleh Karimi MoghaddamDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Vali-E-Asr Hospital, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
Alireza ZeraatchiDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Valiasr-E-Asr Hospital, Ayatollah Mousavi Hospital, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran. zeraatchi.zums@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1307-5840
Zanjan University of Medical Sciences · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNeck pain and disability is a significant public health problem with only very few evidence-based treatment option. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of isometric exercise on pain and disability of cervical spondylosis.

methodsTwenty four patients with cervical osteoarthritis and neck pain (22 females and 2 males; mean age, 46.70 ± 13.71 years) were recruited and randomly allocated into 2 arms: neck isometric exercises (n = 12) and conservative management without exercise (n = 12). The Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPAD) were used to assess participants at baseline and after 4 weeks.

resultsBasic characteristics, NDI score and NPAD score were not significantly different between groups at baseline. The exercise arm demonstrated significantly lower scores regarding NDI (mean, 17.41 vs. 25.58; P-value = 0.035) and NPAD (mean, 25.33 vs. 66.67; P < 0.001), compared to the control arm after 4 weeks. The exercise arm also showed significant within group reduction considering NDI and NPAD scores after 4 weeks (Both, P < 0.001).

conclusionOur findings suggested that isometric exercises might be a beneficial treatment for improving pain and disability caused by cervical spondylosis. Trial registration This study was registered at irct.ir (Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials) with the code IRCT20220206053950N1, 07.05.2022, retrospectively registered.

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Cervical spondylosisDisabilityIsometric exerciseNeck pain

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