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The Cervical "STRETCH" Study for Neck Pain and Range of Motion

This study, called the Cervical "STRETCH" Study, is looking at how a simple, guided stretching routine affects neck pain and how well you can move your neck (cervical range of motion or ROM). Many medical students experience neck pain from long hours studying, and this study wants to see if a short daily stretching program can help. You might be able to join if you are an OMSI or OMSII student at Western University of Health Sciences (WUHS), College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP), and have neck pain or limited neck movement. The study will measure changes in your neck movement and pain levels over 14 days to see if the stretching routine is helpful. The current status of this study is unclear.

Study design
This interventional study plans to enroll 75 participants. It will test a guided cervical stretching regimen.
What's involved
Participants will perform a 5-minute guided cervical stretching routine once daily for 7 days. This includes an in-person tutorial on day one, followed by a video for the next 6 days.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your neck movement and pain will be measured at the start, on day 7 (before and after stretching), and on day 14.

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NCT07440030

The Cervical "STRETCH" Study

Not Yet Recruiting
NAAges 18+InterventionalTreatment
Western University of Health Sciences
~75 participants
Updated 2026-02-27 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Guided Cervical Stretching Regimen

At a glance

Recruiting sites
0 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Changes in Cervical Range of Motion (ROM)
Measured over Baseline to Day 7 pre-stretch, to Day 7 post-stretch, to Day 14.
+1 more outcome measured

Conditions

Cervical Spine

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Where it's being run

1 sites across 1 states
California1

Who to contact

Krista Lund, DO
[email protected]
909-469-8384
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Must be currently enrolled OMSI or OMSII student at the Western University of Health Sciences (WUHS), College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP).
Demonstrates a range of motion restriction or presents with cervical pain or both. (Normal range of motion in the cervical spine is Flexion and Extension of 60 degrees, Sidebending of 45 degrees, and Rotation of 8090 degrees.)
Reports mild to moderate cervical pain (VAS score between 2 and 5 or mild to moderate).
Agrees to complete daily cervical stretching exercises as instructed and will adhere to all study protocols.
Must be 18 years or older.

Exclusion

History of severe cervical spine injuries (e.g., fractures, herniated discs requiring surgical intervention, cervical radiculopathy, or myelopathy).
Diagnosed inflammatory or degenerative conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis).
Contraindications to stretching exercises, such as recent surgery or other physical therapy restrictions.
Conditions that affect neuromuscular function or ROM measurements, such as multiple sclerosis or muscular dystrophy.
VAS score \> 7 or pain severe enough to inhibit participation in daily stretching exercises.
Below the age of 18

What this trial measures

  • Changes in Cervical Range of Motion (ROM)Baseline to Day 7 pre-stretch, to Day 7 post-stretch, to Day 14.

    Changes in cervical range of motion (ROM) will be analyzed using goniometer measurements in degrees. The measurements of cervical ROM will include flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral flexion. A blinded assessor will conduct assessments to minimize measurement bias.

  • Changes in Visual Analog Scale (VAS)Baseline to Day 7 pre-stretch, to Day 7 post-stretch, to Day 14

    Changes in pain levels will be measured using the visual analog scale (VAS). This will allow for assessment of subjective pain intensity. The instrument is scored on a scale of 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain), with accompanying representative facial expressions.