[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"trial:NCT07440030":3,"trial-entities:NCT07440030":105,"trial-summary:NCT07440030":110},{"id":4,"nct_id":4,"org_study_id":5,"brief_title":6,"official_title":7,"overall_status":8,"completion_date":9,"status_verified_date":10,"last_update_date":11,"start_date":12,"sponsor_name":13,"lead_sponsor_class":14,"has_dmc":15,"brief_summary":16,"detailed_description":17,"conditions":18,"keywords":20,"study_type":26,"primary_purpose":27,"phases":28,"enrollment_info":30,"interventions":33,"primary_outcomes":39,"secondary_outcomes":48,"sex":60,"minimum_age":61,"maximum_age":17,"healthy_volunteers":62,"eligibility_criteria":63,"std_ages":78,"locations":81,"central_contacts":96,"overall_officials":102,"references":103,"see_also_links":104},"NCT07440030","X26IRB003","The Cervical \"STRETCH\" Study","The Cervical \"STRETCH\" (Stretching Trials for Range, Ease, and Teaching Curriculum Health) Study","NOT_YET_RECRUITING","2026-08-30","2026-02","2026-02-27","2026-03-10","Western University of Health Sciences","OTHER",false,"Neck pain and reduced cervical range of motion (ROM) are common musculoskeletal concerns that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life and daily routine. This is especially true for medical students who spend a disproportionate amount of time on their computers or mobile devices, as is required by their long study hours. A simple stretching routine is often recommended by physicians and physical therapists alike, but there is little research examining short-term changes in cervical range of motion (ROM) and pain when a brief, structured daily stretching program is used.\n\nThe goal of this single-group study is to test feasibility and determine how well a daily cervical stretching regimen affects cervical ROM and self-reported pain in osteopathic medical students with cervical ROM restrictions. Researchers will measure changes in cervical ROM using a goniometer and changes in pain levels via the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).\n\nParticipants will be asked to complete a 7-day period of no stretching, during which natural measurements will be taken, followed by 7 days of completing the 5-minute stretching routine, after which more measurements will be taken. Participants will also be asked to complete a post-study survey and a 1-month follow-up survey to provide feedback on the study and the stretching routine.",null,[19],"Cervical Spine",[21,22,23,24,25],"cervical spine","stretching","flexion","extension","cervical restrictions","INTERVENTIONAL","TREATMENT",[29],"NA",{"count":31,"type":32},75,"ESTIMATED",[34],{"type":35,"name":36,"description":37,"armGroupLabels":38},"BEHAVIORAL","Guided Cervical Stretching Regimen","Participants will perform a standardized 5-minute guided cervical stretching routine once daily for 7 days. The instruction will be delivered via an in-person tutorial on the first day, followed by a pre-recorded instructional video that participants will follow each of the following 6 days. The stretching routine will target cervical flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation movements.",[36],[40,44],{"measure":41,"description":42,"timeFrame":43},"Changes in Cervical Range of Motion (ROM)","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.","Baseline to Day 7 pre-stretch, to Day 7 post-stretch, to Day 14.",{"measure":45,"description":46,"timeFrame":47},"Changes in Visual Analog Scale (VAS)","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.","Baseline to Day 7 pre-stretch, to Day 7 post-stretch, to Day 14",[49,52,56],{"measure":50,"description":51,"timeFrame":47},"Changes in the Neck Disability Index (NDI)","The Neck Disability Index (NDI) will be used to evaluate neck-related disability and quality of life in participants. This survey evaluates the impact of cervical pain and ROM on daily activities. It will be measured on an interval scale of 0 to 50.",{"measure":53,"description":54,"timeFrame":55},"Participant Feedback on the Feasibility\u002FEffectiveness of the Stretching Routine and How Experience Might Influence Their Approach to Patient Care","Participant feedback will be collected through structured post-intervention Qualtrics Surveys designed by the research team to evaluate perceptions of the intervention's effectiveness, feasibility, and clinical applicability","Day 14 post-intervention to Day 30 (1-month follow-up)",{"measure":57,"description":58,"timeFrame":59},"Adherence Rates to Stretching Regimen","Self-reported adherence rates will be documented through daily compliance diaries and a one-month follow-up survey.","Baseline to Day 14 to 1 Month Follow-up","ALL","18 Years",true,{"inclusion":64,"exclusion":70,"raw_text":77},[65,66,67,68,69],"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.",[71,72,73,74,75,76],"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","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Must be currently enrolled OMSI or OMSII student at the Western University of Health Sciences (WUHS), College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP).\n* 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.)\n* Reports mild to moderate cervical pain (VAS score between 2 and 5 or mild to moderate).\n* Agrees to complete daily cervical stretching exercises as instructed and will adhere to all study protocols.\n* Must be 18 years or older.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* History of severe cervical spine injuries (e.g., fractures, herniated discs requiring surgical intervention, cervical radiculopathy, or myelopathy).\n* Diagnosed inflammatory or degenerative conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis).\n* Contraindications to stretching exercises, such as recent surgery or other physical therapy restrictions.\n* Conditions that affect neuromuscular function or ROM measurements, such as multiple sclerosis or muscular dystrophy.\n* VAS score \\> 7 or pain severe enough to inhibit participation in daily stretching exercises.\n* Below the age of 18",[79,80],"ADULT","OLDER_ADULT",[82],{"facility":13,"city":83,"state":84,"zip":85,"country":86,"contacts":87,"geoPoint":93},"Pomona","California","91767","United States",[88],{"name":89,"role":90,"phone":91,"email":92},"Krista Lund, DO","CONTACT","909-469-8384","lundk@westernu.edu",{"lat":94,"lon":95},34.05529,-117.75228,[97,98],{"name":89,"role":90,"phone":91,"email":92},{"name":99,"role":90,"phone":100,"email":101},"Eric S Martinez, BS","909-469-5224","ericmartinez@westernu.edu",[],[],[],{"nct_id":4,"conditions":106,"biomarkers":109},[107,108],"Cervical Range of Motion Restriction","Neck Pain",[],{"nct_id":4,"found":62,"summary":111,"prompt_version":121},{"design":112,"status":113,"heading":114,"summary":115,"follow_up":116,"word_count":117,"commitments":118,"compensation":119,"drugs_mentioned":120},"This interventional study plans to enroll 75 participants. It will test a guided cervical stretching regimen.","completed","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.","Your neck movement and pain will be measured at the start, on day 7 (before and after stretching), and on day 14.",125,"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.","Not stated in the trial record.",[],"v2"]