Comparing two techniques for treating chronic neck pain
Official title: Comparison of Facet Oscillatory Mobilization and Mobilization With Movement in Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain
Run by Riphah International University · NCT06927154 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing two different physical therapy techniques to see which one helps people with chronic neck pain feel better and move more easily.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 35 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chakdara, KPK) |
| Trial ID | NCT06927154 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 35-45 with chronic mechanical neck pain lasting more than six weeks and specific disability and pain scores.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with conditions such as cervical radiculopathy, severe neurological disorders, or those who have undergone previous cervical surgery may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study compares the effectiveness of Facet Oscillatory Mobilization and Mobilization with Movement in managing chronic mechanical neck pain. It is designed as a randomized controlled trial involving 32 participants who will receive one of the two mobilization techniques alongside conventional physical therapy. The study will assess outcomes such as pain levels, range of motion, and disability over a two-week intervention period, with follow-up evaluations conducted one month later. Key measures include the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Neck Disability Index, and Inclinometer readings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective non-surgical treatment options for patients suffering from chronic mechanical neck pain.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on mobilization techniques for neck pain, the specific comparison of these two methods in this context is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * complaint of Chronic Mechanical neck pain ( more than 6 weeks). * Neck Disability Index (NDI) score more than 16% * Age between 35-45 years, Both Male and Female * NPRS score more than 3-6. * Recurrent neck pain aggravated at least once in the month. * Painful Cervical ROM (Flexion less than 80, Extension less than 70, rotation less than 90 to both sides and lateral flexion less than 35 degree. Exclusion Criteria: * Cervical radiculopathy * Cervical canal stenosis * Severe neurological disorder * Previous cervical surgery * Recent history of fall/trauma to the cervical spine.
Where it's running
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Riphah International University, Malakand
Chakdara, Kpk, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Amnah Anum, MSPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Amnah Anum, MSPT
- Email: amna.anum@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324896605
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.