Eye Exercises and Self-Cervical Mobilization in Office Workers With Neck Pain

Официальное название

Effects of Eye Exercises and Self-Cervical Mobilization on Pain, Cervical Proprioception, and Quality of Life in Office Workers With Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Обзор

This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effects of eye exercises and eye exercises plus self-cervical mobilization versus ergonomic education in office workers with mechanical neck pain. A total of 66 participants will be randomized to one of three groups and followed for 6 weeks. Outcomes assessed at baseline and week 6 include pain (VAS), cervical proprioception (joint position error), neck disability (NDI), cervical range of motion, and quality of life (Nottingham Health Profile).

Подробное описание

Mechanical neck pain is common among office workers and may be associated with impaired cervical sensorimotor control. This study is a three-arm randomized controlled trial comparing (1) eye exercises, (2) eye exercises plus self-cervical mobilization, and (3) ergonomic education. Sixty-six eligible office workers aged 25-50 years with mechanical neck pain will be randomized using a computer-generated sequence; outcome assessment is intended to be performed by a blinded assessor. The intervention period is 6 weeks with programs delivered 3 times per week. Outcomes will be measured at baseline and week 6, including pain (VAS), cervical proprioception (joint position error), neck disability (NDI), cervical range of motion, and quality of life (Nottingham Health Profile).

Semra Karaçomak Etik Kurul

Вмешательства

• Другое Eye Exercise Program
  Structured eye exercise sessions performed 3 times/week for 6 weeks.
• Другое Eye Exercise Program + Self-Cervical Mobilization
  The same eye exercise program plus a self-cervical mobilization program, 3 times/week for 6 weeks.
• Другое Ergonomic Education
  Office ergonomics education/recommendations for neck pain management (control).

Первичные конечные точки

• Pain intensity (VAS 0-10) [Срок оценки: Baseline and Week 6]

Вторичные конечные точки (4)

• Cervical proprioception (Joint Position Error, degrees) [Срок оценки: Baseline and Week 6]
• Neck disability (Neck Disability Index, NDI) [Срок оценки: Baseline and Week 6]
• Cervical range of motion (goniometry) [Срок оценки: Baseline and Week 6]
• Quality of life (Nottingham Health Profile, NHP) [Срок оценки: Baseline and Week 6]

Критерии участия

Критерии включения

• Office workers aged 25-50 years.
• Desk-based work for ≥6 months.
• Computer use ≥4 hours/day, ≥5 days/week.
• Mechanical neck pain (recurrent in the last 3 months or chronic ≥4 weeks).

Критерии исключения

• History of cervical fracture/trauma or cervical surgery.
• Neurological deficit (e.g., radiculopathy/myelopathy) or vestibular disorder.
• Cervical disc herniation, fibromyalgia, or rheumatologic disease.
• Significant visual disorder/strabismus or conditions affecting oculomotor/vestibulo-ocular function.
• Participation in a neck/eye exercise program within the last 6 months.
• Regular use of analgesics or muscle relaxants.
• Pregnancy.
• Hemophilia or bleeding/coagulation disorders.

Критерии приведены из реестра в оригинале (на английском). Окончательную оценку соответствия проводит исследовательский центр.

Здоровые добровольцы: Нет

Дизайн исследования

Распределение

Рандомизированное

Модель

Параллельные группы

Маскирование

Открытое

Основная цель

Лечение

Центры проведения

Список центров уточняется — проверьте первичный протокол.

Идентификаторы

NCT: NCT07453654 · BauMSc

Первоисточники (государственные реестры)

• ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH, США)

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