Neck PainNCT04638062
Effect of Post Isometric Relaxation Versus Myofascial Release Therapy in the Management of Non Specific Neck Pain
A study testing 1.Post Isometric Relaxation and 1.Myofascial Release therapy in people with Neck Pain, run by Dow University of Health Sciences at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Non-specific neck pain (NS-NP) is the most prevailing musculoskeletal disorder (MSK) which has large socio-economic burden worldwide. It is associated with poor posture and neck strain which may lead to pain and restricted mobility. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 40 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Neck Pain
- What is being tested?
- 1.Post Isometric Relaxation and 1.Myofascial Release therapy
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 19 Nov 2020to 20 Nov 2021
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 40 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Non-specific neck pain for 2-6 weeks.
- Unilateral neck pain
- Patients' age group between 25 - 40.
- On VAS scale pain intensity >4.
Who cannot join
- Cervicogenic headache.
- Tumor of cervical spine.
- Whiplash injury.
- Cervical Fractures
- Normal ROM of cervical spine.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Dow university of health sciences & Institute of physical medicine and rehabilitation
Karachi, Sindh, 74200
About this study
Official title: Effect of Post Isometric Relaxation Versus Myofascial Release Therapy on Pain, Functional Disability and QoL in the Management of Non Specific Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Non-specific neck pain (NS-NP) is the most prevailing musculoskeletal disorder (MSK) which has large socio-economic burden worldwide. It is associated with poor posture and neck strain which may lead to pain and restricted mobility. Post isometric relaxation a form of Muscle energy technique, that works on the principles of restoring biomechanics, reducing the movement restriction and pain. Myofascial release therapy will improve muscle immobility and pain by improving blood circulation lymphatic drainage and relaxing the contracted muscles. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of Post-isometric relaxation Versus Myofascial release therapy on pain, range of motion, disability and quality of life in the management of non-specific neck pain.
Read the detailed description
A randomized control trial will be conducted at IPMR (Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) on 60 patients with non-specific neck pain with age group between 25-40 years. Initial screening of the patients will be carried out by referring physiatrist. Patients who fulfils inclusion criteria will be randomly allocated to either group by computer generated random sampling after taking written informed consent. All the patients will be evaluated using Visual analogue scale for pain, Neck disability index for functional status and disability, Universal goniometer for cervical range of motion and WHO BREF for quality of life on 1st and 6th sessions. Group 1 will receive Post isometric relaxation for Upper trapezius and levator scapulae along with Cryotherapy and strengthening exercises . Group 2 will receive myofascial release therapy for Upper Trapezius and Levator scapulae muscles along with cryotherapy and strengthening exercises. Data will be analyzed using the SPSS version 21. Baseline reading will be taken for further comparison at the end of treatment. Baseline variables are Pain, ROM, Functional disability and Qol. For within group analysis, paired sample t test will be used. For intergroup independent sample t test will be used. P value less than 0.05 will be set as threshold to detect statistical significance.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Being tested
- 1.Post Isometric Relaxation, 1.Myofascial Release therapy
- Keywords
- Non specific neck pain, Post isometric relaxation, Muscle energy techniques, Myofascial Release therapy
- Medical subject headings
- Neck Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
1.Post Isometric RelaxationOther
For Upper Trapezius In supine position Neck flexion, contra-lateral full side bending followed by slight ipsilateral rotation will be provided towards the side being treated. while asking the patient to shrug the stabilized shoulder and contraction will be maintained for 7- 10s. Repeating it 3-5 times.
For Levator Scapulae Step One In supine position while lifting the patients neck in full flexion, lateral flexion and rotation with 7-10s isometric contraction away from side to be treated will be provided.
Step Two The patient will be instructed to take head backwards to the table while at the same time asking the patient to slightly shrug the shoulder and resistance will be provided. Repeating it 3-5 times.
2.Neck isometric strengthening exercises Intensity 5 reps Frequency at 1st week one set and second week will progress to 2 sets
3.Cryotherapy will be placed on cervical region for 10 min after the treatment.
1.Myofascial Release therapyOther
For Upper Trapezius In sitting position Myofascial Release of Trapezius will be performed unilaterally with soft fist or elbow sinking and then taking up the line of tension from mid belly of Trapezius, to the acromion process, while the patient drops the head forward and will slowly rotate the head from side to side. While providing the resistance to contralateral side of rotation. Repeating for 2-3 times.
For Levator Scapulae In sitting position applying same unilateral muscle release as Trapezius, but the line of tension will be to the inferior border of Scapulae slightly laterally and will ask the patient to drop the head forward to increase resistance on Levator muscle. Repeating it 2-3 times
2.Neck isometric strengthening exercises Intensity 5 reps Frequency at 1st week one set and second week will progress to 2 sets
3.Cryotherapy will be placed on cervical region for 10 min after the treatment.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Post Isometric Relaxation | Experimental | This study ARM will receive following therapies
1. Post isometric relaxation (Upper Trapezius and Levator Scapulae muscles)
2. Isometric neck strengthening exercises
3. Cryotherapy Receives: Other: 1.Post Isometric Relaxation |
| Myofascial Release Therapy | Experimental | This study ARM will receive following therapies
1. Myofascial release therapy (Upper Trapezius and Levator Scapulae muscles
2. Isometric neck strengthening exercises
3. Cryotherapy Receives: Other: 1.Myofascial Release therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Neck Disability Index (NDI)
NDI is a condition specific or patient completed questionnaire comprising of 10 items to evaluate pain, and functional status which is mostly used for reporting neck pain. Each item on scale is scored from 0-5, where all the scores are added to total points and interpreted as percentages i.e. 0 point or 0% means no activity limitation and 50 points or 100% means complete activity limitation.
Measured: baseline and post intervention 2 weeks
Secondary outcomes (3)
Visual Analogue Scale
It is 10cm or 10nm line psychometric response scale to measure pain. Aggregate score ranges from 0-10. Score 0-4 means mild pain, 4-7 means moderate pain and 7- 10 means severe pain
Measured: baseline and 2 weeks
Range of Motion
The universal goniometer (UG) is a measuring tool commonly used in clinics, to measure active cervical range of motion (ACROM), UG will be used to measure cervical ranges in all directions i.e. flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation. To measure cervical flexion and extension the UG axis will be placed over the external auditory meatus and will asked the patient will be asked to flex and extend the head, for lateral flexion over centre of sternal notch and for the cervical rotation over the centre of subject's head
Measured: baseline and 2 weeks
WHO Quality of life-BREF (WHOQOL BREF)
The WHOQOL-BREF is an instrument which is used to assess psychometric properties. Consisting of 26 questions related to the following 4 domains: physical, psychological health, social relationship and environment. Each item is rated on 5-point scoring scale where each score is transferred between 0 and 100.
Measured: baseline and 2 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Nov 2020
- Study start19 Nov 2020
- Primary completion20 Nov 2021
- Study completion20 Nov 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (13)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Neck PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Dow University of Health Sciences
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Zainab Khalid Khan, Dow University of Health Sciences
- Investigators
- Zainab K Khan, MSAP, Principal investigator, DUHS
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04638062
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DUHS/IPMR/000
- Status last verified
- Jul 2022
- First submitted
- 16 Nov 2020
- Last updated
- 29 Jul 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Hurwitz EL, Randhawa K, Yu H, Cote P, Haldeman S. The Global Spine Care Initiative: a summary of the global burden of low back and neck pain studies. Eur Spine J. 2018 Sep;27(Suppl 6):796-801. doi: 10.1007/s00586-017-5432-9. Epub 2018 Feb 26.
PubMed 29480409de Campos TF, Maher CG, Steffens D, Fuller JT, Hancock MJ. Exercise programs may be effective in preventing a new episode of neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Physiother. 2018 Jul;64(3):159-165. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2018.05.003. Epub 2018 Jun 19.
PubMed 29908853Rodriguez-Fuentes I, De Toro FJ, Rodriguez-Fuentes G, de Oliveira IM, Meijide-Failde R, Fuentes-Boquete IM. Myofascial Release Therapy in the Treatment of Occupational Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Parallel Group Study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Jul;95(7):507-15. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000425.
PubMed 26745225Hoy D, March L, Woolf A, Blyth F, Brooks P, Smith E, Vos T, Barendregt J, Blore J, Murray C, Burstein R, Buchbinder R. The global burden of neck pain: estimates from the global burden of disease 2010 study. Ann Rheum Dis. 2014 Jul;73(7):1309-15. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-204431. Epub 2014 Jan 30.
PubMed 24482302Moradi-Lakeh M, Forouzanfar MH, Vollset SE, El Bcheraoui C, Daoud F, Afshin A, Charara R, Khalil I, Higashi H, Abd El Razek MM, Kiadaliri AA, Alam K, Akseer N, Al-Hamad N, Ali R, AlMazroa MA, Alomari MA, Al-Rabeeah AA, Alsharif U, Altirkawi KA, Atique S, Badawi A, Barrero LH, Basulaiman M, Bazargan-Hejazi S, Bedi N, Bensenor IM, Buchbinder R, Danawi H, Dharmaratne SD, Zannad F, Farvid MS, Fereshtehnejad SM, Farzadfar F, Fischer F, Gupta R, Hamadeh RR, Hamidi S, Horino M, Hoy DG, Hsairi M, Husseini A, Javanbakht M, Jonas JB, Kasaeian A, Khan EA, Khubchandani J, Knudsen AK, Kopec JA, Lunevicius R, Abd El Razek HM, Majeed A, Malekzadeh R, Mate K, Mehari A, Meltzer M, Memish ZA, Mirarefin M, Mohammed S, Naheed A, Obermeyer CM, Oh IH, Park EK, Peprah EK, Pourmalek F, Qorbani M, Rafay A, Rahimi-Movaghar V, Shiri R, Rahman SU, Rai RK, Rana SM, Sepanlou SG, Shaikh MA, Shiue I, Sibai AM, Silva DAS, Singh JA, Skogen JC, Terkawi AS, Ukwaja KN, Westerman R, Yonemoto N, Yoon SJ, Younis MZ, Zaidi Z, Zaki MES, Lim SS, Wang H, Vos T, Naghavi M, Lopez AD, Murray CJL, Mokdad AH. Burden of musculoskeletal disorders in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 1990-2013: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Ann Rheum Dis. 2017 Aug;76(8):1365-1373. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-210146. Epub 2017 Feb 16.
PubMed 28209629Kashyap R, Iqbal A, Alghadir AH. Controlled intervention to compare the efficacies of manual pressure release and the muscle energy technique for treating mechanical neck pain due to upper trapezius trigger points. J Pain Res. 2018 Dec 12;11:3151-3160. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S172711. eCollection 2018.
PubMed 30588067Cathcart E, McSweeney T, Johnston R, Young H, Edwards DJ. Immediate biomechanical, systemic, and interoceptive effects of myofascial release on the thoracic spine: A randomised controlled trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019 Jan;23(1):74-81. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.10.006. Epub 2018 Oct 24.
PubMed 30691766Childs JD, Cleland JA, Elliott JM, Teyhen DS, Wainner RS, Whitman JM, Sopky BJ, Godges JJ, Flynn TW; American Physical Therapy Association. Neck pain: Clinical practice guidelines linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health from the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008 Sep;38(9):A1-A34. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2008.0303. Epub 2008 Sep 1.
PubMed 18758050Thomas E, Cavallaro AR, Mani D, Bianco A, Palma A. The efficacy of muscle energy techniques in symptomatic and asymptomatic subjects: a systematic review. Chiropr Man Therap. 2019 Aug 27;27:35. doi: 10.1186/s12998-019-0258-7. eCollection 2019.
PubMed 31462989Rodriguez-Huguet M, Gil-Salu JL, Rodriguez-Huguet P, Cabrera-Afonso JR, Lomas-Vega R. Effects of Myofascial Release on Pressure Pain Thresholds in Patients With Neck Pain: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2018 Jan;97(1):16-22. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000790.
PubMed 28678033Phadke A, Bedekar N, Shyam A, Sancheti P. Effect of muscle energy technique and static stretching on pain and functional disability in patients with mechanical neck pain: A randomized controlled trial. Hong Kong Physiother J. 2016 Apr 14;35:5-11. doi: 10.1016/j.hkpj.2015.12.002. eCollection 2016 Dec.
PubMed 30931028Louw S, Makwela S, Manas L, Meyer L, Terblanche D, Brink Y. Effectiveness of exercise in office workers with neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. S Afr J Physiother. 2017 Nov 28;73(1):392. doi: 10.4102/sajp.v73i1.392. eCollection 2017.
PubMed 30135909Khan ZK, Ahmed SI, Baig AAM, Farooqui WA. Effect of post-isometric relaxation versus myofascial release therapy on pain, functional disability, rom and qol in the management of non-specific neck pain: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2022 Jun 13;23(1):567. doi: 10.1186/s12891-022-05516-1.
PubMed 35698187
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Jul 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Post Isometric Relaxation Versus Myofascial Release Therapy on Pain, Functional Disability and QoL in the Management of Non Specific Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04638062
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DUHS/IPMR/000
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Keywords
- Non specific neck pain, Post isometric relaxation, Muscle energy techniques, Myofascial Release therapy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Dow University of Health SciencesUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 19 Nov 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Nov 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Nov 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 Nov 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Non-specific neck pain (NS-NP) is the most prevailing musculoskeletal disorder (MSK) which has large socio-economic burden worldwide. It is associated with poor posture and neck strain which may lead to pain and restricted mobility. Post isometric relaxation a form of Muscle energy technique, that works on the principles of restoring biomechanics, reducing the movement restriction and pain. Myofascial release therapy will improve muscle immobility and pain by improving blood circulation lymphatic drainage and relaxing the contracted muscles. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of Post-isometric relaxation Versus Myofascial release therapy on pain, range of motion, disability and quality of life in the management of non-specific neck pain.
Detailed description
A randomized control trial will be conducted at IPMR (Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) on 60 patients with non-specific neck pain with age group between 25-40 years. Initial screening of the patients will be carried out by referring physiatrist. Patients who fulfils inclusion criteria will be randomly allocated to either group by computer generated random sampling after taking written informed consent. All the patients will be evaluated using Visual analogue scale for pain, Neck disability index for functional status and disability, Universal goniometer for cervical range of motion and WHO BREF for quality of life on 1st and 6th sessions. Group 1 will receive Post isometric relaxation for Upper trapezius and levator scapulae along with Cryotherapy and strengthening exercises . Group 2 will receive myofascial release therapy for Upper Trapezius and Levator scapulae muscles along with cryotherapy and strengthening exercises. Data will be analyzed using the SPSS version 21. Baseline reading will be taken for further comparison at the end of treatment. Baseline variables are Pain, ROM, Functional disability and Qol. For within group analysis, paired sample t test will be used. For intergroup independent sample t test will be used. P value less than 0.05 will be set as threshold to detect statistical significance.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Post Isometric Relaxation | Experimental | Other: 1.Post Isometric RelaxationThis study ARM will receive following therapies 1. Post isometric relaxation (Upper Trapezius and Levator Scapulae muscles) 2. Isometric neck strengthening exercises 3. Cryotherapy |
| Myofascial Release Therapy | Experimental | Other: 1.Myofascial Release therapyThis study ARM will receive following therapies 1. Myofascial release therapy (Upper Trapezius and Levator Scapulae muscles 2. Isometric neck strengthening exercises 3. Cryotherapy |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Non-specific neck pain for 2-6 weeks.
- Unilateral neck pain
- Patients' age group between 25 - 40.
- On VAS scale pain intensity >4.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Cervicogenic headache.
- Tumor of cervical spine.
- Whiplash injury.
- Cervical Fractures
- Normal ROM of cervical spine.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| 1.Post Isometric RelaxationFor Upper Trapezius In supine position Neck flexion, contra-lateral full side bending followed by slight ipsilateral rotation will be provided towards the side being treated. while asking the patient to shrug the stabilized shoulder and contraction will be maintained for 7- 10s. Repeating it 3-5 times. For Levator Scapulae Step One In supine position while lifting the patients neck in full flexion, lateral flexion and rotation with 7-10s isometric contraction away from side to be treated will be provided. Step Two The patient will be instructed to take head backwards to the table while at the same time asking the patient to slightly shrug the shoulder and resistance will be provided. Repeating it 3-5 times. 2.Neck isometric strengthening exercises Intensity 5 reps Frequency at 1st week one set and second week will progress to 2 sets 3.Cryotherapy will be placed on cervical region for 10 min after the treatment. | Other | Post Isometric Relaxation |
| 1.Myofascial Release therapyFor Upper Trapezius In sitting position Myofascial Release of Trapezius will be performed unilaterally with soft fist or elbow sinking and then taking up the line of tension from mid belly of Trapezius, to the acromion process, while the patient drops the head forward and will slowly rotate the head from side to side. While providing the resistance to contralateral side of rotation. Repeating for 2-3 times. For Levator Scapulae In sitting position applying same unilateral muscle release as Trapezius, but the line of tension will be to the inferior border of Scapulae slightly laterally and will ask the patient to drop the head forward to increase resistance on Levator muscle. Repeating it 2-3 times 2.Neck isometric strengthening exercises Intensity 5 reps Frequency at 1st week one set and second week will progress to 2 sets 3.Cryotherapy will be placed on cervical region for 10 min after the treatment. | Other | Myofascial Release Therapy |
Primary outcome
Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Time frame: baseline and post intervention 2 weeks
NDI is a condition specific or patient completed questionnaire comprising of 10 items to evaluate pain, and functional status which is mostly used for reporting neck pain. Each item on scale is scored from 0-5, where all the scores are added to total points and interpreted as percentages i.e. 0 point or 0% means no activity limitation and 50 points or 100% means complete activity limitation.
3 secondary outcomes
Visual Analogue Scale
Time frame: baseline and 2 weeks
Range of Motion
Time frame: baseline and 2 weeks
WHO Quality of life-BREF (WHOQOL BREF)
Time frame: baseline and 2 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Jul 2022.
- Background: PubMed 29480409Hurwitz EL, Randhawa K, Yu H, Cote P, Haldeman S. The Global Spine Care Initiative: a summary of the global burden of low back and neck pain studies. Eur Spine J. 2018 Sep;27(Suppl 6):796-801. doi: 10.1007/s00586-017-5432-9. Epub 2018 Feb 26.
- Background: PubMed 29908853de Campos TF, Maher CG, Steffens D, Fuller JT, Hancock MJ. Exercise programs may be effective in preventing a new episode of neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Physiother. 2018 Jul;64(3):159-165. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2018.05.003. Epub 2018 Jun 19.
- Background: PubMed 26745225Rodriguez-Fuentes I, De Toro FJ, Rodriguez-Fuentes G, de Oliveira IM, Meijide-Failde R, Fuentes-Boquete IM. Myofascial Release Therapy in the Treatment of Occupational Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Parallel Group Study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Jul;95(7):507-15. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000425.
- Background: PubMed 24482302Hoy D, March L, Woolf A, Blyth F, Brooks P, Smith E, Vos T, Barendregt J, Blore J, Murray C, Burstein R, Buchbinder R. The global burden of neck pain: estimates from the global burden of disease 2010 study. Ann Rheum Dis. 2014 Jul;73(7):1309-15. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-204431. Epub 2014 Jan 30.
- Background: PubMed 28209629Moradi-Lakeh M, Forouzanfar MH, Vollset SE, El Bcheraoui C, Daoud F, Afshin A, Charara R, Khalil I, Higashi H, Abd El Razek MM, Kiadaliri AA, Alam K, Akseer N, Al-Hamad N, Ali R, AlMazroa MA, Alomari MA, Al-Rabeeah AA, Alsharif U, Altirkawi KA, Atique S, Badawi A, Barrero LH, Basulaiman M, Bazargan-Hejazi S, Bedi N, Bensenor IM, Buchbinder R, Danawi H, Dharmaratne SD, Zannad F, Farvid MS, Fereshtehnejad SM, Farzadfar F, Fischer F, Gupta R, Hamadeh RR, Hamidi S, Horino M, Hoy DG, Hsairi M, Husseini A, Javanbakht M, Jonas JB, Kasaeian A, Khan EA, Khubchandani J, Knudsen AK, Kopec JA, Lunevicius R, Abd El Razek HM, Majeed A, Malekzadeh R, Mate K, Mehari A, Meltzer M, Memish ZA, Mirarefin M, Mohammed S, Naheed A, Obermeyer CM, Oh IH, Park EK, Peprah EK, Pourmalek F, Qorbani M, Rafay A, Rahimi-Movaghar V, Shiri R, Rahman SU, Rai RK, Rana SM, Sepanlou SG, Shaikh MA, Shiue I, Sibai AM, Silva DAS, Singh JA, Skogen JC, Terkawi AS, Ukwaja KN, Westerman R, Yonemoto N, Yoon SJ, Younis MZ, Zaidi Z, Zaki MES, Lim SS, Wang H, Vos T, Naghavi M, Lopez AD, Murray CJL, Mokdad AH. Burden of musculoskeletal disorders in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 1990-2013: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Ann Rheum Dis. 2017 Aug;76(8):1365-1373. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-210146. Epub 2017 Feb 16.
- Background: PubMed 30588067Kashyap R, Iqbal A, Alghadir AH. Controlled intervention to compare the efficacies of manual pressure release and the muscle energy technique for treating mechanical neck pain due to upper trapezius trigger points. J Pain Res. 2018 Dec 12;11:3151-3160. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S172711. eCollection 2018.
- Background: PubMed 30691766Cathcart E, McSweeney T, Johnston R, Young H, Edwards DJ. Immediate biomechanical, systemic, and interoceptive effects of myofascial release on the thoracic spine: A randomised controlled trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019 Jan;23(1):74-81. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.10.006. Epub 2018 Oct 24.
- Background: PubMed 18758050Childs JD, Cleland JA, Elliott JM, Teyhen DS, Wainner RS, Whitman JM, Sopky BJ, Godges JJ, Flynn TW; American Physical Therapy Association. Neck pain: Clinical practice guidelines linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health from the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008 Sep;38(9):A1-A34. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2008.0303. Epub 2008 Sep 1.
- Background: PubMed 31462989Thomas E, Cavallaro AR, Mani D, Bianco A, Palma A. The efficacy of muscle energy techniques in symptomatic and asymptomatic subjects: a systematic review. Chiropr Man Therap. 2019 Aug 27;27:35. doi: 10.1186/s12998-019-0258-7. eCollection 2019.
- Background: PubMed 28678033Rodriguez-Huguet M, Gil-Salu JL, Rodriguez-Huguet P, Cabrera-Afonso JR, Lomas-Vega R. Effects of Myofascial Release on Pressure Pain Thresholds in Patients With Neck Pain: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2018 Jan;97(1):16-22. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000790.
- Background: PubMed 30931028Phadke A, Bedekar N, Shyam A, Sancheti P. Effect of muscle energy technique and static stretching on pain and functional disability in patients with mechanical neck pain: A randomized controlled trial. Hong Kong Physiother J. 2016 Apr 14;35:5-11. doi: 10.1016/j.hkpj.2015.12.002. eCollection 2016 Dec.
- Background: PubMed 30135909Louw S, Makwela S, Manas L, Meyer L, Terblanche D, Brink Y. Effectiveness of exercise in office workers with neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. S Afr J Physiother. 2017 Nov 28;73(1):392. doi: 10.4102/sajp.v73i1.392. eCollection 2017.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Zainab K Khan, MSAP principal investigator
DUHS
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing 1.Post Isometric Relaxation and 1.Myofascial Release therapy in people with Neck Pain, run by Dow University of Health Sciences at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Jul 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Neck Disability Index (NDI) (time frame: baseline and post intervention 2 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04638062, which also lists 13 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Jul 2022.