Postural biofeedback training for managing neck pain
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN52701452 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN52701452 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT) | Nil known |
| Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) | Nil known |
| Protocol serial number | KMUH-IRB-20130102 |
| Sponsor | Kaohsiung Medical University |
| Funders | National Health Research Institutes, Kaohsiung Medical University Research Center Grant, Kaohsiung Medical University the Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine, Ministry of Education, The Featured Areas Research Center Program within the framework of the Higher Education Sprout Project |
- Submission date
- 17/02/2025
- Registration date
- 25/02/2025
- Last edited
- 20/02/2025
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Mechanical neck pain (MNP) is a common problem that can strain healthcare resources and create economic challenges. Poor and prolonged neck posture can lead to neck pain. This study aims to see if combining posture correction exercises with visual and auditory feedback can help reduce neck pain and improve movement in people with MNP.
Who can participate?
Adults of any gender who are experiencing mechanical neck pain can participate in this study.
What does the study involve?
Participants are divided into two groups. One group performs neck exercises as a placebo, while the other group engages in posture correction exercises with visual and auditory feedback. Both groups will complete four sessions, and changes in their symptoms will be measured before and after the study.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Participants in the training group may experience reduced neck pain and improved movement. However, the exercises might cause temporary discomfort or mild soreness.
Where is the study run from?
Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan.
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
June 2013 to June 2014
Who is funding the study?
The study is funded by the National Health Research Institutes (NHRI), the Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine at Kaohsiung Medical University, and the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Taiwan.
Who is the main contact?
LI, YAN-CHENG, kelly01100110@hotmail.com
Contact information
Public, Scientific, Principal investigator
No. 100, Shiquan 1st Road, Sanmin District
Kaohsiung
807378
Taiwan
 ORCID ID |
0000-0002-6256-355X |
|---|---|
| Phone | +886 73121101 |
| yuen@kmu.edu.tw |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Interventional randomized controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | The application of postural correction biofeedback training for clients with mechanical neck pain |
| Study objectives | The hypothesis was that postural correction biofeedback training would lead to improvements in sensorimotor function and a reduction in clinical symptoms in clients with mechanical neck pain |
| Ethics approval(s) |
Approved 14/06/2013, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital (No. 100, Shiquan 1st Road, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, 807378, Taiwan; +886 73121101; irb@kmuh.org.tw), ref: KMUH-IRB_20130102 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Mechanical neck pain |
| Intervention | Twenty subjects with mechanical neck pain from outpatient clinic of Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital were randomly divided into two groups: a control group and a training group with drawing lottery system. The control group was instructed to perform 6-direction active cervical range of motion exercises, 15 times for each direction in session, as a placebo intervention. The training group, on the other hand, carried out postural correction biofeedback exercises, consisting of one trial per hour. Both groups underwent a total of four intervention sessions. Total duration: 2 weeks |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
1. Joint position error with absolute value, constant value, and variable value, measured at baseline and 2 weeks after intervention |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Neck pain measured by visual analogue score (VAS) at baseline and 2 weeks after intervention |
| Completion date | 13/06/2014 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 20 Years |
| Upper age limit | 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 40 |
| Total final enrolment | 20 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Neck pain caused by musculoskeletal system dysfunction 2. Pain occurring in the area between the occipital bone and the scapula 3. Myofascial neck pain 4. Radiating head/neck pain |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Neck pain caused by neurological or other pathological mechanisms: rheumatic or neurological diseases 2. A history of traumatic injury to the head or neck 3. A history of cervical spine surgery 4. A whiplash injury within the past six weeks 5. Pain not originating from the neck itself 6. Neurological symptoms in the upper limbs |
| Date of first enrolment | 14/06/2013 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/12/2013 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Taiwan
Study participating centre
Kaohsiung
807378
Taiwan
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Available on request |
| IPD sharing plan | The dataset during the current study would be available upon request from LI,YAN-CHENG (kelly01100110@hotmail.com) |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
17/02/2025: Trial's existence confirmed by Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital.
