Muscle Energy Technique to improve neck function and range of motion for people with non-specific neck pain

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 interventional study at Avicenna International Hospital in Istanbul will compare Muscle Energy Technique (MET) with standard electrotherapy in adults who have non-specific neck pain. Eligible participants will receive either MET or standard electrotherapy and will be evaluated before and after the treatment course. Outcomes include the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and goniometric measurements of cervical range of motion. Pre- and post-intervention comparisons will be used to determine whether MET produces greater improvement than the comparator.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Age between 18 and 65 years Diagnosis of non-specific neck pain Presence of neck pain for at least 4 weeks Ability to understand and follow instructions Willingness to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

History of cervical spine surgery Presence of neurological deficits or radiculopathy Specific causes of neck pain (e.g., tumor, infection, fracture) Severe cervical disc herniation Pregnancy Any contraindication to manual therapy

Where it's running

• Avicenna International Hospital
  Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Deniz Demirci, PhD
• Email: deniz.demirci@uskudar.edu.tr
• Phone: 0090 533 240 86 61

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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.