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Neck therapy for posture and balance

Researchers are testing hands-on neck treatment for people with Parkinson's who have a forward head posture.

Testing a treatment or activity · Study reference: TCTR20241202004

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Start (reported date): 2025-03-04
Study finished (reported date): 2026-06-01

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Sex eligibility reported by registry: both

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age between 18 and 80 years old 2.Diagnosed with primary Parkinson's disease 3.Craniovertebral angle less than 50 degrees 4.Hoehn and Yahr scale less than Stage 4 5.Able to walk independently without assistive devices 6.Mini-Mental State Examination score greater than or equal to 24 Exclusion criteria: 1.Positive vertebral artery and cervical ligament instability tests(alar ligament test, transverse ligament test) 2.Diagnosed with spinal related orthopedic diseases, acute or chronic infections, severe conditions (e.g., cancer, spondylolisthesis, rheumatoid arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis), or history of cervical spine surgery 3.Diagnosed with other neurological or psychiatric diseases than Parkinson disease, such as stroke or vestibular system disorders 4.Any other condition that may affect participation in the study, such as visual impairments

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Official study title

The effect of cervical manual therapy on balance performance in individuals with Parkinson disease and forward head posture

Original description

Intervention: Suboccipital myofascial release Fingertips in the suboccipital region ( no traction), maintain for 3-5 minutes Fingertips in the suboccipital region (traction), maintain for 3-5 minutes Mulligan cervical sustained natural apophyseal glides Include: flexion, extension, right rotation and left rotation The intervention targets the entire cervical spine segment Each segment with 6-10 repetitions, repeated three times per segment, with an interval of 5 to 10 seconds between each set ,Sham suboccipital myofascial release Fingertips in the suboccipital area( no any pressure and traction in this region), maintain for 6-10 minutes Sham mulligan cervical sustained natural apophyseal glides Include: flexion, extension, right rotation and left rotation The intervention targets the entire cervical spine segment After reaching the first point of resistance, instruct the participant to actively return to the starting position Each segment with 6-10 repetitions, repeated three times per segment, with an interval of 5 to 10 seconds between each set;Experimental Other,Sham Comparator Other;Cervical manual therapy,Sham cervical manual therapy Primary outcome: Romberg test Pretest and after 12 time intervension Stand with feet together, eyes open for 30 seconds, then closed for 60 seconds. Repeat twice and average the time for analysis.,Sharpened Romberg test Pretest and after 12 time intervension Stand with tandem , eyes open for 30 seconds, then closed for 60 seconds. Repeat twice and average the time for analysis.,Limits of Stability Pre test and after 12 time intervension Use the Biodex Balance System to record: Directional Control (DCL %). The time required to complete the action.,Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test Pre test and after 12 time intervension Evaluates balance control across 14 items: anticipatory adjustments, reactive control, sensory orientation, and dynamic gait, scored 0-2 each, with a maximum of 28. Secondary outcome: Craniovertebral angle (CVA) Pre test and after 12 time intervension Capture the spinous process of C7 and the tragus of the ear using small balls with a smartphone, then import the data into software to analyze the craniovertebral angle., Cervical proprioception Pre test and after 12 time intervension Use a laser to evaluate the cervical spine's flexion, extension, right and left rotation, and the distance of the error value when returning to the original point,Cervical range of motion Pre test and after 12 time intervension Use a cervical range of motion instrument to measure the cervical spine's flexion, extension, and right and left rotation angles. Take three measurements and calculate the average.

Conditions reported: parkinson diseaseforward head parkinson disease forward head cervical manual therapy balance;parkinson disease forward head cervical manual therapy balance

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TCTR · TCTR20241202004 ↗ — Recruiting; WHO ICTRP processed 2026-08-03; checked 2026-10-13

Study type: Interventional
Interventions: Suboccipital myofascial release Fingertips in the suboccipital region ( no traction), maintain for 3-5 minutes Fingertips in the suboccipital region (traction), maintain for 3-5 minutes Mulligan cervical sustained natural apophyseal glides Include: flexion, extension, right rotation and left rotation The intervention targets the entire cervical spine segment Each segment with 6-10 repetitions, repeated three times per segment, with an interval of 5 to 10 seconds between each set ,Sham suboccipital myofascial release Fingertips in the suboccipital area( no any pressure and traction in this region), maintain for 6-10 minutes Sham mulligan cervical sustained natural apophyseal glides Include: flexion, extension, right rotation and left rotation The intervention targets the entire cervical spine segment After reaching the first point of resistance, instruct the participant to actively return to the starting position Each segment with 6-10 repetitions, repeated three times per segment, with an interval of 5 to 10 seconds between each set;Experimental Other,Sham Comparator Other;Cervical manual therapy,Sham cervical manual therapy
Phases: Phase 3
Sponsor: N/A
Start date reported by registry: 2025-03-04 (reported)

Registry updated: Not reported · Status last verified by the registry submitter: Not reported

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Ray Yau wang · 0228267000 · rywang@nycu.edu.tw

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Taiwan

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