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NCT Number: NCT06221566

Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Versus Stretching Exercises In Acute And Subacute Postural Neck Pain

This study will provide better evidence that which technique is more effective in acute and subacute postural neck pain. To find out the effectiveness of Muscle energy technique (MET) and stretching exercises in acute and subacute postural neck pain.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Nida Naqi

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

About this study

Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial Study Setting: The study will be conducted at the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.

Intervention: This study will identify effects of two intervention approaches. The Experimental group consists of muscle energy technique (MET) for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck. The Control group will receive a stretching exercises program for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Targeted population: Students of MBBS, Pharmacy and Doctor of physical therapy.
  • Age between 18 and 30 years
  • Patient having acute or subacute postural neck pain
  • Acute postural neck pain should not last longer than 4weeks
  • Subacute postural neck pain should not last longer than 4-12 weeks.

Exclusion criteria

  • Cervicogenic headaches
  • Musculoskeletal disorders involve the nerve root compression, i.e.; (Intervertebral disc dysfunction and derangement syndrome)
  • Whiplash associated disorders
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Neurological disorders i.e.; (Multiple sclerosis, Young Parkinsonism etc.)

Treatment and study plan

Muscle Energy Technique

Other

Muscle energy technique (MET) for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck with 7 to 10 second hold, 3 to 5 repetitions.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with Cold pack.

Home exercise program (HEP) will receive by both the groups which will be not supervised by the principal investigator or any other investigator.

Stretching exercises

Other

Stretching exercises program for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck with 10 second hold, 15 repetitions.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with Cold pack.

Home exercise program (HEP) will receive by both the groups which will be not supervised by the principal investigator or any other investigator.

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual Analog Scale

    Time frame: 03 weeks (1st, 8th, 15th, 21st day)

    The pain intensity is measured subjectively on a scale of 0 to 10 cm, where '0 cm' indicates the absence of pain and '10 cm' signifies excruciating pain. Increasing in score suggests worst pain intensity.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Dow University of Health Sciences

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Versus Stretching Exercises In Acute And Subacute Postural Neck Pain. A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Jan 24, 2024
Registry last updated
Dec 13, 2024

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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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