Department of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 203201, India.
Jindal School of Public Health & Human Develeopment, O P Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, 131001, India.
F1000Res. 2024 May 31;12:1076. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.140084.2. eCollection 2023.
Persistent neck pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that affects the quality of life and functional abilities of individuals. Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT) is a novel therapeutic approach that involves restricting blood flow to exercising muscles to enhance strength and function. However, limited research has been conducted on the effects of BFRT on pressure pain threshold and hand function in adults with persistent neck pain. This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the potential benefits of BFRT as a treatment intervention for this population.
This study will be a prospective 1:1 allocation, parallel group active controlled trail conducted at Physiotherapy Department, Galgotias University. The trial was prospectively registered with the Clinical Trial Registry India CTRI/2023/06/053439. Informed consent will be obtained from all the participants who are eligible to be included in the study. A total of 110 patients with persistent neck pain will be randomly allocated into two groups. The BFRT group will receive supervised training sessions three times a week for eight weeks, performing low-load resistance exercises with blood flow restriction applied using personalized cuff pressure. The control group will receive standard care for neck pain, which may include general advice, manual therapy, and/or home exercises without BFRT. The primary outcome measures will be the pressure pain threshold, assessed using a pressure Algometer, and hand function, evaluated using standardized tests such as Hand Grip Strength and Purdue Peg board Test.
The data obtained will be analyzed using appropriate statistical methods, and the significance level will be set at p<0.05.
This trial will contribute valuable contribution highlighting the potential benefits of BFR training in improving pressure pain threshold and hand function in adults with persistent neck pain.
持续性颈部疼痛是一种普遍的肌肉骨骼疾病，会影响个体的生活质量和功能能力。血流限制训练（BFRT）是一种新的治疗方法，它通过限制运动肌肉的血流量来增强力量和功能。然而，关于 BFRT 对持续性颈部疼痛成年人的压痛阈值和手部功能的影响，研究有限。本随机对照试验旨在研究 BFRT 作为该人群治疗干预措施的潜在益处。
这是一项在 Galgotias 大学物理治疗系进行的前瞻性 1:1 分配、平行组活性对照试验。该试验已在印度临床试验注册处（CTRI）前瞻性注册，注册号为 CTRI/2023/06/053439。所有符合纳入标准的参与者都将获得知情同意。共有 110 名持续性颈部疼痛患者将被随机分配到两组。BFRT 组将接受每周三次、为期八周的监督训练，使用个性化袖带压力施加血流限制进行低负荷抗阻运动。对照组将接受颈部疼痛的标准护理，可能包括一般建议、手法治疗和/或无 BFRT 的家庭运动。主要结局指标将是压痛阈值，使用压力测痛计评估，手部功能使用 Hand Grip Strength 和 Purdue Peg board Test 等标准化测试评估。
将使用适当的统计方法分析获得的数据，显著性水平设为 p<0.05。
本试验将为 BFRT 训练在改善持续性颈部疼痛成年人的压痛阈值和手部功能方面的潜在益处提供有价值的贡献。
