NeckacheNCT05308199
Physiotherapy Techniques in Adult Neck Pain
A study testing thoracic manipulation and muscle enegy technique in people with Neckache, run by Neuro Counsel Hospital, Pakistan at 2 sites in Pakistan.
Trial summary
To compare the effectiveness of thoracic manipulation and MET on chronic mechanical neckache Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Neckache
- What is being tested?
- thoracic manipulation and muscle enegy technique
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesPakistan
- Study dates
- 16 Aug 2021to 15 Mar 2022
- 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 18 to 60 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Male and female patients with mechanical neck pain having age group of 18 to 60 years.
- Mechanical neck pain having activities of daily living
- Mechanical Neck pain affecting sleep
Who cannot join
- Patients with following conditions will be excluded
- Osteoporosis
- Radiculopathy
- Pregnancy
- Systemic inflammatory condition
- Neurological deficit
- Arthritic conditions
- Head injuries
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Pakistan2 sites
Muhammad Salman
Islamabad, Fedral, 44010
the Neurocouncil Clinic
Islamabad, Fedral, 44010
About this study
Official title: Comparison of Thoracic Manipulation & MET for Chronic Mechanical Neckache; a Single Blinded Clinical Trail
To compare the effectiveness of thoracic manipulation and MET on chronic mechanical neckache
Read the detailed description
it is a randomized control clinical trail to compare the effectiveness of physical exercises for the management of chronical mechanical neckache .so we employed thoracic manipulation for experimental group and MET (muscle energy technique) for control group
- Conditions
- Neckache
- Being tested
- thoracic manipulation, muscle enegy technique
- Keywords
- neckache
- Medical subject headings
- Neck Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
thoracic manipulationOther
thoracic manipulation for unlocking of facet joints
muscle enegy techniqueOther
to release muscle spasm of cervical musces
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| experimental | Experimental | thoracic manipulation group Receives: Other: thoracic manipulation |
| control | Active comparator | MET group Receives: Other: muscle enegy technique |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
NPRS
MINIMUM MEANS NO PAIN AND MAXIMUM SCORE MEANS WORST PAIN
Measured: 6 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
frequency of pain
MINIMUM MEANS NO PAIN AND MAXIMUM SCORE MEANS WORST PAIN
Measured: 6 week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Apr 2022
- Study start16 Aug 2021
- Primary completion15 Mar 2022
- Study completion15 Mar 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for NeckacheStudies 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
- Model description
- 2 groups , geoup A named as control group and group B named as experimental group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Neuro Counsel Hospital, Pakistan
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammad salman, PT, Neuro Counsel Hospital, Pakistan
- Investigators
- MUHAMMAD SALMAN, M.Phil*, Principal investigator, the neurocouncil hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05308199
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Interventional
- Status last verified
- Mar 2023
- First submitted
- 18 Mar 2022
- Last updated
- 14 Mar 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Fejer R, Kyvik KO, Hartvigsen J. The prevalence of neck pain in the world population: a systematic critical review of the literature. Eur Spine J. 2006 Jun;15(6):834-48. doi: 10.1007/s00586-004-0864-4. Epub 2005 Jul 6.
PubMed 15999284
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Mar 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Thoracic Manipulation & MET for Chronic Mechanical Neckache; a Single Blinded Clinical Trail
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05308199
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Interventional
- Conditions
- Neckache
- Keywords
- neckache
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Neuro Counsel Hospital, PakistanUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 16 Aug 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Mar 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Mar 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 Apr 2022 (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.
To compare the effectiveness of thoracic manipulation and MET on chronic mechanical neckache
Detailed description
it is a randomized control clinical trail to compare the effectiveness of physical exercises for the management of chronical mechanical neckache .so we employed thoracic manipulation for experimental group and MET (muscle energy technique) for control group
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- 2 groups , geoup A named as control group and group B named as experimental group
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| experimental | Experimental | Other: thoracic manipulationthoracic manipulation group |
| control | Active comparator | Other: muscle enegy techniqueMET group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Male and female patients with mechanical neck pain having age group of 18 to 60 years.
- Mechanical neck pain having activities of daily living
- Mechanical Neck pain affecting sleep
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Patients with following conditions will be excluded
- Osteoporosis
- Radiculopathy
- Pregnancy
- Systemic inflammatory condition
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 |
|---|---|---|
| thoracic manipulationthoracic manipulation for unlocking of facet joints | Other | experimental |
| muscle enegy techniqueto release muscle spasm of cervical musces | Other | control |
Primary outcome
NPRS
Time frame: 6 weeks
MINIMUM MEANS NO PAIN AND MAXIMUM SCORE MEANS WORST PAIN
1 secondary outcome
frequency of pain
Time frame: 6 week
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 14 Mar 2023.
- Background: PubMed 15999284Fejer R, Kyvik KO, Hartvigsen J. The prevalence of neck pain in the world population: a systematic critical review of the literature. Eur Spine J. 2006 Jun;15(6):834-48. doi: 10.1007/s00586-004-0864-4. Epub 2005 Jul 6.
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.
MUHAMMAD SALMAN, M.Phil* principal investigator
the neurocouncil hospital
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing thoracic manipulation and muscle enegy technique in people with Neckache, run by Neuro Counsel Hospital, Pakistan at 2 sites 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 3 inclusion and 8 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 14 Mar 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites 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?
NPRS (time frame: 6 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 NCT05308199, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 14 Mar 2023; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.