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NCT Number: NCT05063890

Comparison of Muscle Specific and Movement Specific Muscle Energy Technique in the Management of Mechanical Neck Pain: a Randomized Controlled Trial.

the purpose of this study is to compare the effects of muscle-specific muscle energy technique and movement-specific muscle energy technique in terms of pain, function and cervical range of motion in persons with mechanical neck pain.

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Key information

Conditions

Neck Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

19 year–44 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Foundation University Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences.

Islamabad, Federal, 46000, Pakistan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Mechanical neck pain ranging from 40-80 mm on visual analogue scale (VAS) Age between 19-44 years Pain or limitation on cervical motion

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Exclusion criteria

History of fracture, surgery or trauma in the neck Cervical radiculopathy Myelopathy Spondylosis Syringomyelia Thoracic outlet syndrome Infection Malignancy Inflammatory or rheumatic disorders Vascular syndromes

Treatment and study plan

Muscle Specific Post Isometric Relaxation MET

Procedure

3-5 reps of Post Isometric Relaxation MET targeted at muscles of the neck prone to get short

Movement Specific Post Isometric Relaxation MET

Procedure

3-5 reps of Post Isometric Relaxation MET targeted at specific movements of the cervical spine

unilateral postero-anterior glide

Procedure

3 sets of unilateral posteroanterior glide (10-15 oscillations) at the involved segment

Heating and TENS

Procedure

Heating and TENS for 10 minutes

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual Analogue Scale

    Time frame: 5 days

    Pain will be measured using Visual Analogue Scale, with greater score signifying greater pain

  2. Neck Disability Index

    Time frame: 5 days

    Function and neck related disability will be measured using Neck Disability Index, with greater score signifying greater disability and poorer outcome

  3. Cervical Range of Motion

    Time frame: 5 days

    Cervical Range of Motion will be measured using a universal goniometer, with greater score signifying more favorable outcome

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Foundation University Islamabad

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Oct 1, 2021
Registry last updated
Oct 1, 2021

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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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