Shoulder PainNCT07037056
The Effects of Posture CS and STM on Reducing Shoulder and Neck Pain in Breastfeeding Mothers
A study testing Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises and Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization in people with Shoulder Pain and Neck Pain, run by Superior University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Breastfeeding, though essential for the nourishment and development of newborns, often imposes significant musculoskeletal strain on mothers, particularly in the neck and shoulder regions. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 40 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain
- What is being tested?
- Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises and Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 4 Mar 2025to 30 Sep 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 40 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Postpartum period of up to 12 months
Who cannot join
- History of trauma or cervical disc pathology
- Neurological disorders
- Previous musculoskeletal surgeries
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effects of Posture Correction Exercises and Soft Tissue Mobilization on Reducing Shoulder and Neck Pain in Breastfeeding Mothers
Breastfeeding, though essential for the nourishment and development of newborns, often imposes significant musculoskeletal strain on mothers, particularly in the neck and shoulder regions. Prolonged static postures, repetitive feeding routines, and improper ergonomic positions contribute to mechanical stress, leading to chronic discomfort or pain during the postpartum period Postnatal women frequently assume awkward positions while nursing, such as forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and spinal flexion, which contribute to musculoskeletal dysfunctions . The cumulative load on the musculoskeletal and fascial systems during breastfeeding leads to muscle imbalances, myofascial tightness, and trigger point development.
Read the detailed description
Current physiotherapy interventions emphasize posture education, ergonomic training, and targeted exercises to mitigate this pain. Posture correction exercises aim to improve alignment, decrease strain on muscles and joints, and enhance motor control in the upper quarter . Soft tissue moblization a manual therapy technique targeting fascial layers, has also shown promising results in improving mobility, reducing trigger point activity, and decreasing referred pain.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain
- Being tested
- Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises, Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization
- Medical subject headings
- Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction ExercisesCombination product
Physiotherapy exercises of Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises for shoulder and neck pain
Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilizationCombination product
Physiotherapy exercises of Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization Exercises for shoulder and neck pain
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises | Experimental | Not described Receives: Combination Product: Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises |
| Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Combination Product: Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is an 11-point scale used to measure pain intensity, ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable).
Measured: 6 Month
Neck Disability Index (NDI)
The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a questionnaire used to assess how neck pain affects a person's daily life and disability. It consists of 10 items, each scored on a 0-5 scale, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 50. A higher score indicates greater perceived disability due to neck pain
Measured: 6 Months
Breastfeeding self efficacy scale
All items are preceded by the phrase ''I can always'' and rated on a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (not at all confident) to 5 (always confident). Total scores range from 14 to 70, with higher scores reflecting more significant levels of breastfeeding self-efficacy
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Jun 2025
- Study start4 Mar 2025
- Primary completion1 Jun 2025
- Study completion30 Sep 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Shoulder PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Superior 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
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Superior University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammad Naveed Babur, Superior University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07037056
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DPT/Batch-Fall20/1003
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 17 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 25 Jun 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- 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 25 Jun 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Posture Correction Exercises and Soft Tissue Mobilization on Reducing Shoulder and Neck Pain in Breastfeeding Mothers
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07037056
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DPT/Batch-Fall20/1003
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Superior UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 4 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 25 Jun 2025 (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.
Breastfeeding, though essential for the nourishment and development of newborns, often imposes significant musculoskeletal strain on mothers, particularly in the neck and shoulder regions. Prolonged static postures, repetitive feeding routines, and improper ergonomic positions contribute to mechanical stress, leading to chronic discomfort or pain during the postpartum period Postnatal women frequently assume awkward positions while nursing, such as forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and spinal flexion, which contribute to musculoskeletal dysfunctions . The cumulative load on the musculoskeletal and fascial systems during breastfeeding leads to muscle imbalances, myofascial tightness, and trigger point development.
Detailed description
Current physiotherapy interventions emphasize posture education, ergonomic training, and targeted exercises to mitigate this pain. Posture correction exercises aim to improve alignment, decrease strain on muscles and joints, and enhance motor control in the upper quarter . Soft tissue moblization a manual therapy technique targeting fascial layers, has also shown promising results in improving mobility, reducing trigger point activity, and decreasing referred pain.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises | Experimental | Combination Product: Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises |
| Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization | Active comparator | Combination Product: Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 40 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Postpartum period of up to 12 months
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- History of trauma or cervical disc pathology
- Neurological disorders
- Previous musculoskeletal surgeries
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction ExercisesPhysiotherapy exercises of Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises for shoulder and neck pain | Combination product | Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises |
| Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilizationPhysiotherapy exercises of Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization Exercises for shoulder and neck pain | Combination product | Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization |
Primary outcome
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Time frame: 6 Month
The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is an 11-point scale used to measure pain intensity, ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable).
Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Time frame: 6 Months
The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a questionnaire used to assess how neck pain affects a person's daily life and disability. It consists of 10 items, each scored on a 0-5 scale, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 50. A higher score indicates greater perceived disability due to neck pain
Breastfeeding self efficacy scale
Time frame: 6 months
All items are preceded by the phrase ''I can always'' and rated on a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (not at all confident) to 5 (always confident). Total scores range from 14 to 70, with higher scores reflecting more significant levels of breastfeeding self-efficacy
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Jun 2025.
- 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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises and Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization in people with Shoulder Pain and Neck Pain, run by Superior 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 1 inclusion and 3 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Jun 2025. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) (time frame: 6 Month). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 25 Jun 2025.