NCT05063890

Brief Summary

the purpose of this study is to compare the effects of muscle-specific muscle energy technique and movement-specific muscle energy technique in terms of pain, function and cervical range of motion in persons with mechanical neck pain.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
66

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2017

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2017

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 30, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 30, 2019

Completed
2.6 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 22, 2021

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 1, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

October 1, 2021

Status Verified

September 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

1.8 years

First QC Date

September 22, 2021

Last Update Submit

September 22, 2021

Conditions

Neck Pain

Keywords

neck pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Visual Analogue Scale

    Pain will be measured using Visual Analogue Scale, with greater score signifying greater pain

    5 days

  • Neck Disability Index

    Function and neck related disability will be measured using Neck Disability Index, with greater score signifying greater disability and poorer outcome

    5 days

  • Cervical Range of Motion

    Cervical Range of Motion will be measured using a universal goniometer, with greater score signifying more favorable outcome

    5 days

Study Arms (2)

Muscle Specific MET

EXPERIMENTAL
Procedure: Muscle Specific Post Isometric Relaxation METProcedure: unilateral postero-anterior glideProcedure: Heating and TENS

Movement specific MET

EXPERIMENTAL
Procedure: Movement Specific Post Isometric Relaxation METProcedure: unilateral postero-anterior glideProcedure: Heating and TENS

Interventions

Muscle Specific Post Isometric Relaxation METPROCEDURE

3-5 reps of Post Isometric Relaxation MET targeted at muscles of the neck prone to get short

Muscle Specific MET
Movement Specific Post Isometric Relaxation METPROCEDURE

3-5 reps of Post Isometric Relaxation MET targeted at specific movements of the cervical spine

Movement specific MET
unilateral postero-anterior glidePROCEDURE

3 sets of unilateral posteroanterior glide (10-15 oscillations) at the involved segment

Movement specific METMuscle Specific MET
Heating and TENSPROCEDURE

Heating and TENS for 10 minutes

Movement specific METMuscle Specific MET

Eligibility Criteria

Age19 Years - 44 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Mechanical neck pain ranging from 40-80 mm on visual analogue scale (VAS) Age between 19-44 years Pain or limitation on cervical motion

You may not qualify if:

  • History of fracture, surgery or trauma in the neck Cervical radiculopathy Myelopathy Spondylosis Syringomyelia Thoracic outlet syndrome Infection Malignancy Inflammatory or rheumatic disorders Vascular syndromes

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Foundation University Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences.

Islamabad, Federal, 46000, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neck Pain

Interventions

HeatingTranscutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Environment, ControlledEnvironmentEnvironment and Public HealthElectric Stimulation TherapyTherapeuticsPhysical Therapy ModalitiesRehabilitationAnalgesiaAnesthesia and Analgesia

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 22, 2021

First Posted

October 1, 2021

Study Start

April 1, 2017

Primary Completion

January 30, 2019

Study Completion

January 30, 2019

Last Updated

October 1, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-09

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

PA(1)