[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"health-studies-list:{\"conditionNormalized\":\"core-muscle-weakness\",\"overallStatus\":[\"RECRUITING\",\"AVAILABLE\",\"NOT_YET_RECRUITING\"],\"orderBy\":\"LastUpdateSubmitDate:desc\",\"size\":25,\"offset\":0}":3,"health-study-condition:core-muscle-weakness":31},{"pageToken":4,"total":5,"offset":6,"count":5,"results":7},null,3,0,[8,58,89],{"id":9,"slug":10,"hasResults":11,"nctId":12,"briefTitle":13,"officialTitle":14,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":15,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":16,"minAge":17,"maxAge":18,"enrollmentInfo":19,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":22,"phases":23,"briefSummary":25,"conditions":26,"keywords":35,"overallStatus":45,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":46,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":47,"startDateStruct":50,"completionDateStruct":52,"leadSponsor":54,"locationsCount":57},"100646230","core-stability-vs-scapular-stabilization-on-hand-grip-strength-in-chronic-myofascial-neck-pain-100646230",false,"NCT07692126","Core Stability vs Scapular Stabilization on Hand Grip Strength in Chronic Myofascial Neck Pain","Core Stability Exercises Versus Scapular Stabilization Exercises on Hand Grip Strength in Patients With Chronic Myofascial Neck Pain","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n1. Patients diagnosed with chronic myofascial neck pain depending on referral, and physical examination.\n2. Sixty patients diagnosed with chronic myofascial neck pain for more than six months.\n3. Patients age range will 25-45 years\n4. Patients body mass index (BMI) will be 18.5-24.9 kg\u002Fm2\n5. Each patient suffering from all active MTrPs in the upper trapezius muscle with painful\u002F tender nodule.\n6. Patients have a constant neck pain with positive jump sign when palpating the upper trapezius muscle.\n7. Patients have referred pain, and symptoms of ipsilateral hand muscle weakness.\n8. No history of undergoing physiotherapy modalities or corticosteroid injection therapies in the past six months before the study\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n1. Presence of signs of severe pathology such as malignancies, mainly of the cervical region.\n2. Fracture of the cervical spine.\n3. Cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy.\n4. Diabetes mellitus.\n5. Trauma, cognitive anomalies, and surgery around neck, shoulders, or hand.\n6. Fibromyalgia or vascular syndromes such as vertebral basilar insufficiency.\n7. Pregnancy.\n8. Having undergone physical therapy within the past three months before the study.\n9. Having corticosteroid injection therapies in the past 3 months before the study.","ALL","25 Years","45 Years",{"count":20,"type":21},60,"ESTIMATED","INTERVENTIONAL",[24],"NA","Chronic myofascial neck pain (CMNP) is a painful non-articular musculoskeletal neck syndrome that is a persistent and prevalent with a high incidence of recurrence rate range 30-93%.Management of myofascial trigger points were directed at its deactivation, and prevention of its recurrence. Based on mechanical kinetic chain, the upper extremity functions as a unique system of connected segments those collaborated in a harmony in order to perform daily life activities. Core stability exercises maximize motor pathways mechanoreceptors' activities, as well scapular stabilization exercises are generally recommended based on reported benefits in terms of chronic neck pain. The relationship between chronic myofascial neck pain, and hand disability is quite strong. From mechanical point of view, core stability exercises improve trunk stability in line to enhance upper extremity efficiency that facilitates hand, and pinch grasping. In addition, scapular stabilization exercises could improve both hand, and pinch grasp strength and dexterity. Therefore, this randomized clinical trial will be conducted in line to clarify the superiority of the therapeutic effects between core stability exercises, scapular stabilization exercises, and conventional physical therapy program on hand grip strength, pinch grip strength, neck pain intensity level, pain pressure threshold, and whole upper extremity functional level in patients with chronic myofascial neck pain.",[27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34],"Myofascial Neck Pain","Hand Grip Strength","Pressure Pain Threshold","Trigger Point in Trapezius Muscle","Core Muscle Weakness","Scapular Muscle Endurance","Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire","Neck Pain Musculoskeletal",[36,37,28,38,39,40,41,42,29,43,44],"Core Stability Exercise","Scapular Stabilization Exercises","Chronic Myofascial neck syndrome","Trigger Points","Upper Trapezius","Pinch Grip Strength","Hand Held Dynamometer","Pressure Algometer","Diability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire (Arabic version), (Arabic-Q-DASH)","RECRUITING","2026-07-08",{"date":48,"type":49},"2026-07-10","ACTUAL",{"date":51,"type":49},"2026-06-01",{"date":53,"type":21},"2027-06-30",{"name":55,"class":56},"Cairo University","OTHER",1,{"id":59,"slug":60,"hasResults":11,"nctId":61,"briefTitle":62,"officialTitle":63,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":64,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":16,"minAge":65,"maxAge":66,"enrollmentInfo":67,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":22,"phases":69,"briefSummary":70,"conditions":71,"keywords":73,"overallStatus":79,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":80,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":81,"startDateStruct":83,"completionDateStruct":85,"leadSponsor":87,"locationsCount":57},"100644259","pilates-for-sedentary-individuals-100644259","NCT07666919","Pilates for Sedentary Individuals","Efficacy of Pilates on Core Stability and Physical Fitness Among Sedentary Individuals","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Aged between 18 and 59 years.\n* Had a Body Mass Index (BMI) of ≥ 23 kg\u002Fm2.\n* Engaged in sedentary activities (sitting) for more than 7 hours per day.\n* Passed the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) assessment.\n* Did not currently participate in any other exercise programs or physical activities during the study period.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Had visual impairments that could not be corrected with corrective lenses or glasses.\n* Had a medical history of spinal or lower extremity surgery.\n* Had medical conditions or received medications that affected balance and gait, such as neurological diseases or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).\n* Pregnant during the study period.\n* Had severe pain in any part of the body (pain score ≥ 7\u002F10).\n* Inability to follow the research procedures.","18 Years","59 Years",{"count":68,"type":21},34,[24],"The global rise in physical inactivity represents an escalating public health crisis, with the proportion of insufficiently active adults projected to reach 35% by 2030. Office workers are at the highest risk due to prolonged occupational sitting; a lifestyle factor heavily linked to various musculoskeletal disorders. While maintaining an upright posture relies on the synergistic coordination of deep core muscles, extended sitting disrupts this muscular balance, leading to chronic postural decay. Although Pilates is proven to improve core muscle thickness, enhance physical fitness, and alleviate low back pain, existing literature shows high variability in training durations (ranging from 6 to 16 weeks) and lacks definitive conclusions regarding its long-term, residual effects post-intervention. Consequently, it remains unclear whether the benefits of Pilates can be sustained once the structured training stops. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the efficacy of Pilates on core stability and physical fitness among sedentary individuals, providing insights into sustainable exercise interventions.",[72,31],"Sedentary Behaviors",[74,75,76,77,78],"core muscle","core stability","physical inactivity","pilates","sedentary behaviors","NOT_YET_RECRUITING","2026-06-23",{"date":82,"type":49},"2026-06-26",{"date":84,"type":21},"2026-08",{"date":86,"type":21},"2027-12",{"name":88,"class":56},"Mahidol University",{"id":90,"slug":91,"hasResults":11,"nctId":92,"briefTitle":93,"officialTitle":94,"acronym":95,"eligibilityCriteria":96,"healthyVolunteers":97,"sex":16,"minAge":17,"maxAge":98,"enrollmentInfo":99,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":22,"phases":101,"briefSummary":102,"conditions":103,"keywords":107,"overallStatus":79,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":115,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":116,"startDateStruct":118,"completionDateStruct":120,"leadSponsor":122,"locationsCount":57},"100594895","core-training-for-musculoskeletal-health-a-study-on-adaptive-exercise-protocols-100594895","NCT07025395","\"CORE Training for Musculoskeletal Health: A Study on Adaptive Exercise Protocols\"","Development and Implementation of a Core Training Protocol: Effects on Muscle Activation, Hypertrophy, Balance, and Quality of Life in Recreationally Active Adults","RCT-EMG-US-QoL","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Aged 25-35 years\n* Physically active (≥3 sessions\u002Fweek, ≥1 hour per session) for ≥2 years\n* No known musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or neurological disorders\n* No engagement in structured core training programs\n* Available to attend all evaluation appointments\n* Able and willing to commit to the 8-week intervention program\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Medical conditions that limit full-body or trunk movement\n* Cardiovascular\u002Fmetabolic conditions contraindicating high-intensity exercise\n* Current participation in Pilates, CrossFit, or other core-specific protocols\n* Recent musculoskeletal injury affecting training eligibility",true,"35 Years",{"count":100,"type":21},40,[24],"This study aims to evaluate the effects of an adaptive core training protocol that integrates core stability, core strength, and high-intensity core power exercises on muscle activation, hypertrophy, balance, and quality of life. Forty recreationally active adults with a minimum of two years of consistent training experience will participate. The structured intervention will span multiple weeks and utilize electromyography (EMG), ultrasound imaging, and validated questionnaires to assess neuromuscular and functional adaptations.",[31,104,105,106],"Postural Control Deficit","Trunk Stability Impairment","Functional Performance Limitation",[108,109,110,111,112,113,114],"Core Training","Neuromuscular Adaptations","Muscle Hypertrophy","Electromyography","Ultrasound Imaging","Functional Performance","Life Satisfaction","2025-06-19",{"date":117,"type":49},"2025-06-25",{"date":119,"type":21},"2025-10-01",{"date":121,"type":21},"2026-03-15",{"name":123,"class":56},"Ioannis Tsartsapakis"]