Comparing muscle energy technique and motor control exercises for neck pain relief

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

This study investigates the combined effects of muscle energy techniques (MET) and motor control therapeutic exercises (MCTE) on patients suffering from mechanical neck pain. It aims to determine the effectiveness of these approaches in reducing pain, improving range of motion, and decreasing disability associated with neck pain. By comparing the outcomes of MET alone versus MET combined with MCTE, the research seeks to provide clinicians with evidence-based strategies for treating mechanical neck pain. The study will involve participants aged 20 to 50 who have experienced neck pain for at least three months.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* • Subjects were between 20 and 50 years old.

  * Pain in cervical or neck region with no radiating pain in one or both upper limbs.
  * Pain minimum of 3 months.
  * Neck disability index (NDI) score of should be at least 10%.
  * Forward head posture.

Exclusion Criteria:

* • Neck pain associated with vertigo.

  * Irradiated neck pain.
  * Vertebral fracture.
  * Osteoporosis.
  * Previous neck injury.
  * Red flags (night pain, severe muscle loss, loss of involuntary control.
  * Subjects with difficulty in communication or understanding.

Where it's running

• Riphah college of rehabilitation and allied health sciences
  Lahore, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Saba Rafique, phd — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, Phd
• Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: 03324390125

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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.