Neck SyndromeNCT05751070
Bowen and Graston Technique in Patients of Tension Neck Syndrome
A study testing Bowen Technique and Graston technique in people with Neck Syndrome, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
To compare the effects of Bowen and Graston technique in Tension neck syndrome for neck pain , ROM and disability in patients with Tension neck syndrome . Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 45 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Neck Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Bowen Technique and Graston technique
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 26 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 16 Mar 2023to 26 Dec 2023
- 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 20 to 45 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Age group 20-45
- Both males and females
- Patients diagnosed with VDTS induced Tension neck syndrome in Upper trapezius, SCM \& Levator scapulae muscles.
- Specific criteria will be applied to make diagnosis of Visual display terminal syndrome:
- syndrome, requiring 3 or more symptoms from the following: Patients from Tension neck syndrome such as neck pain, stiffness \& tenderness, fatigue or feeling of tiredness, possible headache, pain during movement etc. within past 7 days Musculoskeletal discomfort (pain, tenderness \& stiffness)in shoulder, elbow, lower back \& wrist/hand regions Ocular symptoms i.e. eye strain or eye dryness from past 7 days
- Desktop, laptop and excessive smartphone users for more than 2 hours per day at eye level with extreme neck position and static work posture for at least 5 days per week
Who cannot join
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Uncontrolled systemic disease
- Neck pain due to diabetes, trauma, fracture, infectious or inflammatory process
- Previous neck or shoulder surgery
- Patients who are using any medication to reduce the neck pain \& discomfort
- Malignancy
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparison of Bowen and Graston Technique in Patients of Tension Neck Syndrome
To compare the effects of Bowen and Graston technique in Tension neck syndrome for neck pain , ROM and disability in patients with Tension neck syndrome .
Read the detailed description
Tension neck syndrome (TNS) is defined as a myofascial pain localized in the neck and shoulder regions. The symptoms include; pain, tenderness, fatigue and stiffness in the neck and shoulder musculature, headaches radiating from the neck, without a history of injury herniated cervical disk, or degenerative processes. It is characterized pain over the neck region and muscle tenderness elicited on palpation and or neck movement. TNS patients with pain have the reduced sensitivity of the neck proprioception. TN may be work- and individual-related and sociopsychological factors may have effect.
Bowen Therapy, is a dynamic fascial and muscle release approach, consisting of gentle cross-fiber movements applied to the fascia, muscles, tendons, muscle insertions, muscle septa, ligaments and viscera.
Grastοn technique is an instrument assisted soft tissue treatment method (ІASTM) derived from the Cyriax1 cross-friction massage. Physіοtherapist strikes stainless steel instrument in a longitudinal dіrectіοn and in circular patterns at the treatment site
- Conditions
- Neck Syndrome
- Being tested
- Bowen Technique, Graston technique
- Keywords
- NECK PAIN, NECK DISABILITY, Instrument assisted soft tissue treatment method
- Medical subject headings
- Neck Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Bowen TechniqueOther
They would be receiving conventional treatment as follow:
Hot pack for 10 minutes TENS for 10 minutes Cervical isometrics 10 reps with 5 sec hold Additionally The Bowen treatment will be 15 to 20 Bowen moves with 2 mins gap between each set for total of 20 mins.
Graston techniqueOther
They would be receiving conventional treatment as follow:
Hot pack for 10 minutes TENS for 10 minutes Cervical isometrics 10 reps with 5 sec hold Additionally The Graston treatment will be by using lubricant on the skin then a stainless steel instrument to relax the fascia and muscles. The frequency of the plastering and friction movements will be applied in 60 repetitions per minute for total of 20 mins.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Bowen Technique | Active comparator | BOWEN TECHNIQUE Hot pack TENS Cervical isometrics Receives: Other: Bowen Technique |
| Graston technique | Experimental | GRASTON TECHNIQUE Hot pack TENS Cervical isometrics Receives: Other: Graston technique |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
NPRS FOR NECK PAIN
The NPRS is a segmented numeric version of the visual analog scale in which a respondent selects a whole number (0-10 integers) that best reflects the intensity of his/her pain.
The scale ranges from '0' representing one pain extreme (e.g. "no pain") to '10' representing the other pain extreme (e.g. "pain as bad as you can imagine" or "worst pain imaginable")
Measured: 2 WEEKS
Secondary outcomes (2)
Range of Motion
A goniometer is an instrument that measures the available range of motion at a joint.
Normal range of motion, using the anatomical position as zero degrees.
Measured: 2 WEEKS
Neck Disability Index
Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a questionnaire designed to assess how neck pain has affected patient's ability to manage in everyday life. It has total 10 sections.
Measured: 2 WEEKS
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Mar 2023
- Study start16 Mar 2023
- Primary completion24 Dec 2023
- Study completion26 Dec 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Neck SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- 26 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- KINZA ANWAR, MS-OMPT, Principal investigator, RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY,ISLAMABAD,PAKISTAN
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05751070
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/01396 Amna Jamil
- Status last verified
- Dec 2023
- First submitted
- 20 Feb 2023
- Last updated
- 27 Dec 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Dec 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Bowen and Graston Technique in Patients of Tension Neck Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05751070
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/01396 Amna Jamil
- Conditions
- Neck Syndrome
- Keywords
- NECK PAIN, NECK DISABILITY, Instrument assisted soft tissue treatment method
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 26 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 16 Mar 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 24 Dec 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 26 Dec 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Mar 2023 (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 effects of Bowen and Graston technique in Tension neck syndrome for neck pain , ROM and disability in patients with Tension neck syndrome .
Detailed description
Tension neck syndrome (TNS) is defined as a myofascial pain localized in the neck and shoulder regions. The symptoms include; pain, tenderness, fatigue and stiffness in the neck and shoulder musculature, headaches radiating from the neck, without a history of injury herniated cervical disk, or degenerative processes. It is characterized pain over the neck region and muscle tenderness elicited on palpation and or neck movement. TNS patients with pain have the reduced sensitivity of the neck proprioception. TN may be work- and individual-related and sociopsychological factors may have effect.
Bowen Therapy, is a dynamic fascial and muscle release approach, consisting of gentle cross-fiber movements applied to the fascia, muscles, tendons, muscle insertions, muscle septa, ligaments and viscera.
Grastοn technique is an instrument assisted soft tissue treatment method (ІASTM) derived from the Cyriax1 cross-friction massage. Physіοtherapist strikes stainless steel instrument in a longitudinal dіrectіοn and in circular patterns at the treatment site
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Bowen Technique | Active comparator | Other: Bowen TechniqueBOWEN TECHNIQUE Hot pack TENS Cervical isometrics |
| Graston technique | Experimental | Other: Graston techniqueGRASTON TECHNIQUE Hot pack TENS Cervical isometrics |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Age group 20-45
- Both males and females
- Patients diagnosed with VDTS induced Tension neck syndrome in Upper trapezius, SCM \& Levator scapulae muscles.
- Specific criteria will be applied to make diagnosis of Visual display terminal syndrome:
- syndrome, requiring 3 or more symptoms from the following: Patients from Tension neck syndrome such as neck pain, stiffness \& tenderness, fatigue or feeling of tiredness, possible headache, pain during movement etc. within past 7 days Musculoskeletal discomfort (pain, tenderness \& stiffness)in shoulder, elbow, lower back \& wrist/hand regions Ocular symptoms i.e. eye strain or eye dryness from past 7 days
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Uncontrolled systemic disease
- Neck pain due to diabetes, trauma, fracture, infectious or inflammatory process
- Previous neck or shoulder surgery
- Patients who are using any medication to reduce the neck pain \& discomfort
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bowen TechniqueThey would be receiving conventional treatment as follow: Hot pack for 10 minutes TENS for 10 minutes Cervical isometrics 10 reps with 5 sec hold Additionally The Bowen treatment will be 15 to 20 Bowen moves with 2 mins gap between each set for total of 20 mins. | Other | Bowen Technique |
| Graston techniqueThey would be receiving conventional treatment as follow: Hot pack for 10 minutes TENS for 10 minutes Cervical isometrics 10 reps with 5 sec hold Additionally The Graston treatment will be by using lubricant on the skin then a stainless steel instrument to relax the fascia and muscles. The frequency of the plastering and friction movements will be applied in 60 repetitions per minute for total of 20 mins. | Other | Graston technique |
Primary outcome
NPRS FOR NECK PAIN
Time frame: 2 WEEKS
The NPRS is a segmented numeric version of the visual analog scale in which a respondent selects a whole number (0-10 integers) that best reflects the intensity of his/her pain. The scale ranges from '0' representing one pain extreme (e.g. "no pain") to '10' representing the other pain extreme (e.g. "pain as bad as you can imagine" or "worst pain imaginable")
2 secondary outcomes
Range of Motion
Time frame: 2 WEEKS
Neck Disability Index
Time frame: 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 27 Dec 2023.
- 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.
KINZA ANWAR, MS-OMPT principal investigator
RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY,ISLAMABAD,PAKISTAN
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Bowen Technique and Graston technique in people with Neck Syndrome, run by Riphah International University 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 6 inclusion and 6 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 27 Dec 2023. 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?
NPRS FOR NECK PAIN (time frame: 2 WEEKS). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 27 Dec 2023.