Cervical PainNCT06221566
Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Versus Stretching Exercises In Acute And Subacute Postural Neck Pain
A study testing Muscle Energy Technique and Stretching Exercises in people with Cervical Pain, run by Dow University of Health Sciences at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study will provide better evidence that which technique is more effective in acute and subacute postural neck pain. To find out the effectiveness of Muscle energy technique (MET) and stretching exercises in acute and subacute postural neck pain. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Cervical Pain
- What is being tested?
- Muscle Energy Technique and Stretching Exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 13 Jul 2024to 26 Nov 2024
- 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 30 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Targeted population: Students of MBBS, Pharmacy and Doctor of physical therapy.
- Age between 18 and 30 years
- Patient having acute or subacute postural neck pain
- Acute postural neck pain should not last longer than 4weeks
- Subacute postural neck pain should not last longer than 4-12 weeks.
Who cannot join
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Musculoskeletal disorders involve the nerve root compression, i.e.; (Intervertebral disc dysfunction and derangement syndrome)
- Whiplash associated disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Spinal cord injury
- Neurological disorders i.e.; (Multiple sclerosis, Young Parkinsonism etc.)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Versus Stretching Exercises In Acute And Subacute Postural Neck Pain. A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study will provide better evidence that which technique is more effective in acute and subacute postural neck pain. To find out the effectiveness of Muscle energy technique (MET) and stretching exercises in acute and subacute postural neck pain.
Read the detailed description
Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial Study Setting: The study will be conducted at the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
Intervention: This study will identify effects of two intervention approaches. The Experimental group consists of muscle energy technique (MET) for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck. The Control group will receive a stretching exercises program for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck.
- Conditions
- Cervical Pain
- Being tested
- Muscle Energy Technique, Stretching Exercises
- Keywords
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Static stretching exercises, Visual analog scale
- Medical subject headings
- Neck Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Muscle Energy TechniqueOther
Muscle energy technique (MET) for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck with 7 to 10 second hold, 3 to 5 repetitions.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with Cold pack.
Home exercise program (HEP) will receive by both the groups which will be not supervised by the principal investigator or any other investigator.
Stretching ExercisesOther
Stretching exercises program for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck with 10 second hold, 15 repetitions.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with Cold pack.
Home exercise program (HEP) will receive by both the groups which will be not supervised by the principal investigator or any other investigator.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Muscle energy technique (MET) Receives: Other: Muscle Energy Technique |
| Group B | Active comparator | Stretching exercise program Receives: Other: Stretching Exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Visual Analog Scale
The pain intensity is measured subjectively on a scale of 0 to 10 cm, where '0 cm' indicates the absence of pain and '10 cm' signifies excruciating pain. Increasing in score suggests worst pain intensity.
Measured: 03 weeks (1st, 8th, 15th, 21st day)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Jan 2024
- Study start13 Jul 2024
- Primary completion26 Nov 2024
- Study completion26 Nov 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Cervical 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
- Model description
- Parallel Assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Dow University of Health Sciences
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- NIDA NAQI, MSAPT, Principal investigator, Dow University of Health Sciences
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06221566
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NNaqi
- Status last verified
- Dec 2023
- First submitted
- 6 Jan 2024
- Last updated
- 13 Dec 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Downie WW, Leatham PA, Rhind VM, Wright V, Branco JA, Anderson JA. Studies with pain rating scales. Ann Rheum Dis. 1978 Aug;37(4):378-81. doi: 10.1136/ard.37.4.378.
PubMed 686873Hoy DG, Protani M, De R, Buchbinder R. The epidemiology of neck pain. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2010 Dec;24(6):783-92. doi: 10.1016/j.berh.2011.01.019.
PubMed 21665126
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Dec 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Versus Stretching Exercises In Acute And Subacute Postural Neck Pain. A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06221566
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NNaqi
- Conditions
- Cervical Pain
- Keywords
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Static stretching exercises, Visual analog scale
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Dow University of Health SciencesUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 13 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 26 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 26 Nov 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Jan 2024 (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.
This study will provide better evidence that which technique is more effective in acute and subacute postural neck pain. To find out the effectiveness of Muscle energy technique (MET) and stretching exercises in acute and subacute postural neck pain.
Detailed description
Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial Study Setting: The study will be conducted at the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
Intervention: This study will identify effects of two intervention approaches. The Experimental group consists of muscle energy technique (MET) for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck. The Control group will receive a stretching exercises program for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Parallel Assignment
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Other: Muscle Energy TechniqueMuscle energy technique (MET) |
| Group B | Active comparator | Other: Stretching ExercisesStretching exercise program |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Targeted population: Students of MBBS, Pharmacy and Doctor of physical therapy.
- Age between 18 and 30 years
- Patient having acute or subacute postural neck pain
- Acute postural neck pain should not last longer than 4weeks
- Subacute postural neck pain should not last longer than 4-12 weeks.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Musculoskeletal disorders involve the nerve root compression, i.e.; (Intervertebral disc dysfunction and derangement syndrome)
- Whiplash associated disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Spinal cord injury
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Energy TechniqueMuscle energy technique (MET) for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck with 7 to 10 second hold, 3 to 5 repetitions. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with Cold pack. Home exercise program (HEP) will receive by both the groups which will be not supervised by the principal investigator or any other investigator. | Other | Group A |
| Stretching ExercisesStretching exercises program for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck with 10 second hold, 15 repetitions. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with Cold pack. Home exercise program (HEP) will receive by both the groups which will be not supervised by the principal investigator or any other investigator. | Other | Group B |
Primary outcome
Visual Analog Scale
Time frame: 03 weeks (1st, 8th, 15th, 21st day)
The pain intensity is measured subjectively on a scale of 0 to 10 cm, where '0 cm' indicates the absence of pain and '10 cm' signifies excruciating pain. Increasing in score suggests worst pain intensity.
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 13 Dec 2024.
- Results publication: PubMed 686873Downie WW, Leatham PA, Rhind VM, Wright V, Branco JA, Anderson JA. Studies with pain rating scales. Ann Rheum Dis. 1978 Aug;37(4):378-81. doi: 10.1136/ard.37.4.378.
- Results publication: PubMed 21665126Hoy DG, Protani M, De R, Buchbinder R. The epidemiology of neck pain. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2010 Dec;24(6):783-92. doi: 10.1016/j.berh.2011.01.019.
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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.
NIDA NAQI, MSAPT principal investigator
Dow University of Health Sciences
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Muscle Energy Technique and Stretching Exercises in people with Cervical 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 5 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 13 Dec 2024. 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?
Visual Analog Scale (time frame: 03 weeks (1st, 8th, 15th, 21st day)). 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 NCT06221566, which also lists 2 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 13 Dec 2024.