Comparing McKenzie and ELDOA methods for neck pain in teachers
Comparison of McKenzie Protocol and ELDOA in Teachers With Non-Specific Neck Pain
NA · Riphah International University · NCT06936722
This study is testing whether the McKenzie method or the ELDOA technique can help teachers with neck pain feel better and move more easily.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Islamabad, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT06936722 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two therapeutic approaches, the McKenzie Protocol and ELDOA, in alleviating non-specific neck pain among teachers. Participants will receive either the McKenzie Protocol combined with conventional physical therapy or the ELDOA technique along with conventional physical therapy. The study will measure outcomes such as pain severity, range of motion, and disability levels in participants suffering from neck pain. Given the high prevalence of neck pain in the teaching profession, this research seeks to identify the most effective treatment method for this common condition.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are teachers with non-specific neck pain who have been experiencing mild to moderate pain and have a normal BMI.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological conditions, significant musculoskeletal disorders, or those who have undergone spinal surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide teachers with a more effective treatment option for managing non-specific neck pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying success with exercise therapies for neck pain, but this specific comparison of McKenzie and ELDOA techniques is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Normal BMI * Neck Pain on NPRS (Mild 1-3, Moderate 4-6, Severe 7-10) * Working Hour: At least 30 hrs. per week. * Teaching Experience: More than 12 months Exclusion Criteria: * No Neurological Condition (+ve Spurling Test, +ve Compression test, +ve Distraction Test) * No Other Musculoskeletal Condition. (Osteoporosis, Arthritis, TrPs) * No Spinal Deformity. (Scoliosis, Forward Head) * No Surgery (Spinal Surgery, Fracture) * No Cervical Tumor * No complaints about Dizziness, Migraine, Cervicogenic headache (+ve Flexion Rotation test)
Where this trial is running
Islamabad, Punjab
- Yusra Medical and Dental College — Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maria khalid, MSOMPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: maria Khalid
- Email: maria.khalid@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03315369768
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Non Specific Neck Pain, McKenzie Protocol for Neck Pain, ELDOA for Neck Pain, Pain, disability