Comparing muscle energy technique and motor control exercises for neck pain relief
Effects of Muscle Energy Techniques With and Without Motor Control Therapeutic Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Patients With Mechanical Neck Pain.
This study is testing whether combining muscle energy techniques with motor control exercises can help people aged 20 to 50 with long-term neck pain feel better and move more easily.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore) |
| Trial ID | NCT06750211 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 20 to 50 with chronic neck pain lasting at least three months and a Neck Disability Index score of at least 10%.
Not a fit: Patients with neck pain associated with vertigo, irradiated neck pain, or significant underlying conditions such as vertebral fractures or osteoporosis may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a more effective treatment approach for patients suffering from mechanical neck pain.
How similar studies have performed: While previous studies have explored individual techniques for neck pain, this study's comparative approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Lahore
- 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
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.