Efficacy of Telerehabilitation Exercise in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Protocol for a Non-Inferiority Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate if telerehabilitation is just as effective as the same face-to-face exercise program in patients with chronic neck pain (NP). 140 participants will participate in this non-inferiority randomized controlled trial. Primary outcomes will be pain intensity and disability, and secondary outcomes will be kinesiophobia, catastrophizing, fear avoidance beliefs, anxiety and depression symptoms, self-efficacy for pain and global perceived effect. It will be collected at baseline, 6 weeks and 6 months after intervention. The analysis of non-inferiority will be calculated by mixed linear models considering the non-inferiority margin. The results of this clinical trial will be able to overcome the barriers that physiotherapists face for the success of their therapies. In addition, it may reduce the high demands and public health costs with NP. Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry (RBR-6VBSMB). Clinical Trial Registration: REBEC (Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials) RBR-6VBSMB ( ClinicalTrials.gov )

Exploring the Frontier of Digital Therapy: An In-Depth Analysis Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation in Alleviating Chronic Neck Pain

“…Supporting this notion, a research elucidates that both synchronous and asynchronous telerehabilitation methods yield comparable benefits for individuals suffering from non-specific neck pain, further affirming the versatility and effectiveness of telerehabilitation as modalities (Timurtaş et al, 2024). Additionally, one more research supports the findings as delves into the specific impacts of telerehabilitation exercises on chronic neck pain, providing a structured framework for assessing telerehabilitation's therapeutic efficacy over the conventional treatment (Antonio et al, 2024). Moreover, the clinical utility of myofeedback-based tele treatments, offering valuable insights into innovative telerehabilitation approaches tailored for non-specific neck and shoulder pain management has also been established supporting the findings of our study (Kosterink et al, 2010) 2021).…”