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NCT Number: NCT07613463

Comparison Between Bowen Therapy and Myofascial Release Technique on Chronic Neck Pain

Mechanical neck pain (MNP) refers to aches and pains in the cervical spine and around the cervicothoracic junction that do not have a specific anatomical or physical source. Multiple non-invasive physiotherapy methods can be used for treating MNP including bowen therapy and myofascial release therapy. Main objective of the study is to evaluate effect of bowen therapy in the treatment of MNP, improving range of motion and functional limitation among bankers of faisalabad

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain

Age range

25 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

The University of Faisalabad

Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 3800, Pakistan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 25-40
  • Both Gender
  • computer work for four hours every day
  • Working experience of bank greater than 1 year in a bank
  • Pain duration should be one month
  • Pain score at NPRS 4-6

Exclusion criteria

  • Cervical spine trauma
  • Fracture, or surgery within the last 12 months
  • Diagnosed cervical myelopathy
  • Cervical radiculopathy
  • Cancer
  • Inflammatory or rheumatic illnesses
  • Infection, or vascular syndromes

Treatment and study plan

bowen therapy

Other

Bowen Therapy uses gentle rolling moves on muscles and fascia, with short pauses to stimulate healing . 3 sessions conducted weekly over a duration of 4 weeks

Myofascial Release Technique

Other

stroke massage lasting about 2-3 minutes will be administered. Each therapy session will be lasted for 20 minutes, with 3 sessions conducted weekly over a duration of 4 weeks

Primary outcomes

  1. Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) Goniometer

    Time frame: Baseline after 3 and 4 weeks of treatment

    Comparison on effect of pain

Secondary outcomes

  1. Neck disability index

    Time frame: Baseline and after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment

    Comparison on functional outcomes

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Faisalabad

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparative Effects of Bowen Therapy Versus Myofascial Release Technique on Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain Among Bankers of Faisalabad

Acronym: BOW-MFR

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
May 29, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 8, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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