Muscle energy technique versus cervical and scapulothoracic stabilization exercises for upper crossed syndrome

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 is a randomized, parallel-group clinical trial enrolling 40 adults (age 18–65) with subacute neck pain attributed to upper crossed syndrome at clinical sites in Daska and Lahore, Pakistan. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups; both groups receive moist hot packs, cervical segmental mobilizations, and active neck range-of-motion exercises, while one group receives eccentric muscle energy technique and the other receives cervical and scapulothoracic stabilization exercises. Outcomes include pain measured by the Numeric Rating Pain Scale (NRPS), function measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI), and posture measured by craniovertebral angle, with measures taken at baseline and after the intervention period. Non-probability consecutive sampling is used and informed consent is required.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Both gender diagnosed with upper crossed syndrome
* Patient having neck pain of 4 to 12 weeks
* Pain reported on NRPS score ˃6/10 in the neck region
* Subjects agree to sign the written consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Exclusion criteria Patients were excluded if they were diagnosed with the following conditions for ˃6 months
* Tuberculosis, carcinoma, heart disease, and osteoporosis
* Neural disorders due to prolapsed intervertebral disc
* Any trauma or localized infection in neck region
* Upper motor neuron disease, cervical stenosis, and metabolic diseases in bone and joint
* Hyper flexibility
* Open sores
* Ongoing radiotherapy, chemotherapy, steroid therapy, or anticoagulants
* Psychiatric diseases such as phobia/obsession and depression
* Allergy to hot pack

Where it's running

• Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Danish Hassan, PhD — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: Syed Shakil ur Rehman, PhD
• Email: shakil.urrehman@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: +92 345 7946009

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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.