Biofeedback and Mulligan neck therapy for mechanical neck pain in women

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Fifty adult women with mechanical neck pain lasting more than four weeks are randomly assigned to two groups. Group M receives Mulligan upper cervical mobilization plus conventional cervical exercises, while Group B receives the same treatment plus biofeedback-guided deep cervical flexor training. The intervention targets pain, mobility, posture, and function using sensor-guided activation of deep neck muscles. Outcomes focus on changes in pain levels, range of motion, and postural alignment over the study period. The trial is conducted at Badr University in Cairo under the lead sponsorship of Al Hayah University in Cairo with Badr University as a collaborating site.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Female adults aged 18 to 45 years
* Diagnosed with mechanical neck pain (MNP) for more than 4 weeks duration
* Able to understand and follow instructions related to physical assessments
* No history of cervical spine surgery
* Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m²
* Physically active or sedentary individuals, as assessed by baseline physical activity questionnaire
* Screened for faulty postural alignment (visual inspection from front, side, and back in relaxed standing, including assessment for forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and asymmetries)
* Willing to provide informed consent and participate in all study procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of systemic diseases affecting musculoskeletal function (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia)
* Current pregnancy or postpartum period
* Recent trauma or fracture in the cervical or thoracolumbar spine
* Use of medications that affect muscle performance or pain perception
* Involvement in other physiotherapy or rehabilitation programs during the study period

Where it's running

• Badr University
  Badr, Cairo Governorate, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Doha H. Mostafa Afify, Ph.D
• Email: Doha.h.afifi@gmail.com
• Phone: 01003169353

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.