Chronic Mechanical Neck PainBOW-MFRNCT07613463
Comparison Between Bowen Therapy and Myofascial Release Technique on Chronic Neck Pain
A study testing Bowen therapy and Myofascial release technique in people with Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain, run by University of Faisalabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Mechanical neck pain (MNP) refers to aches and pains in the cervical spine and around the cervicothoracic junction that do not have a specific anatomical or physical source. Multiple non-invasive physiotherapy methods can be used for treating MNP including bowen therapy and myofascial release therapy. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 40 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain
- What is being tested?
- Bowen therapy and Myofascial release technique
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 12 Feb 2025to 24 Aug 2025
- 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
- Age 25-40
- Both Gender
- computer work for four hours every day
- Working experience of bank greater than 1 year in a bank
- Pain duration should be one month
- Pain score at NPRS 4-6
Who cannot join
- Cervical spine trauma
- Fracture, or surgery within the last 12 months
- Diagnosed cervical myelopathy
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Cancer
- Inflammatory or rheumatic illnesses
- Infection, or vascular syndromes
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
The University of Faisalabad
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 3800
About this study
Official title: Comparative Effects of Bowen Therapy Versus Myofascial Release Technique on Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain Among Bankers of Faisalabad
Mechanical neck pain (MNP) refers to aches and pains in the cervical spine and around the cervicothoracic junction that do not have a specific anatomical or physical source. Multiple non-invasive physiotherapy methods can be used for treating MNP including bowen therapy and myofascial release therapy. Main objective of the study is to evaluate effect of bowen therapy in the treatment of MNP, improving range of motion and functional limitation among bankers of faisalabad
- Conditions
- Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain
- Being tested
- Bowen therapy, Myofascial release technique
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Bowen therapyOther
Bowen Therapy uses gentle rolling moves on muscles and fascia, with short pauses to stimulate healing . 3 sessions conducted weekly over a duration of 4 weeks
Myofascial release techniqueOther
stroke massage lasting about 2-3 minutes will be administered. Each therapy session will be lasted for 20 minutes, with 3 sessions conducted weekly over a duration of 4 weeks
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Bowen therapy | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Bowen therapy |
| Myofascial release technique | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Myofascial release technique |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) Goniometer
Comparison on effect of pain
Measured: Baseline after 3 and 4 weeks of treatment
Secondary outcomes (1)
Neck disability index
Comparison on functional outcomes
Measured: Baseline and after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 May 2026
- Study start12 Feb 2025
- Primary completion24 Jul 2025
- Study completion24 Aug 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Chronic Mechanical 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
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammad Muneeb Jafar, University of Faisalabad
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07613463
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Chronic mechanical neck pain
- Acronym
- BOW-MFR
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 21 May 2026
- Last updated
- 8 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Ramirez CA, Fernandes RP. The supraclavicular artery island and trapezius myocutaneous flaps in head and neck reconstruction. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2014 Aug;26(3):411-20. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2014.05.009. Epub 2014 Jun 26.
PubMed 24980989Arshad MU, Jamshaid G, Khan B et al. (2021) Prevalence of Neck Pain related to working hours among Bankers: A cross-sectional Study: Neck Pain among Bankers. Pakistan BioMedical Journal 4(2): 229-232.
Sung P-C, Chiu T and Wang Y (2024) Effects of physical activity intervention on reducing neck and upper extremity pain intensity for female office computer workers. International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering 21(2): 2023420.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effects of Bowen Therapy Versus Myofascial Release Technique on Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain Among Bankers of Faisalabad
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07613463
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BOW-MFR / Chronic mechanical neck pain
- Conditions
- Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of FaisalabadUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 12 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 24 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 24 Aug 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 May 2026 (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.
Mechanical neck pain (MNP) refers to aches and pains in the cervical spine and around the cervicothoracic junction that do not have a specific anatomical or physical source. Multiple non-invasive physiotherapy methods can be used for treating MNP including bowen therapy and myofascial release therapy. Main objective of the study is to evaluate effect of bowen therapy in the treatment of MNP, improving range of motion and functional limitation among bankers of faisalabad
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Bowen therapy | Experimental | Other: Bowen therapy |
| Myofascial release technique | Experimental | Other: Myofascial release technique |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Age 25-40
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Cervical spine trauma
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 therapyBowen Therapy uses gentle rolling moves on muscles and fascia, with short pauses to stimulate healing . 3 sessions conducted weekly over a duration of 4 weeks | Other | Bowen therapy |
| Myofascial release techniquestroke massage lasting about 2-3 minutes will be administered. Each therapy session will be lasted for 20 minutes, with 3 sessions conducted weekly over a duration of 4 weeks | Other | Myofascial release technique |
Primary outcome
Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) Goniometer
Time frame: Baseline after 3 and 4 weeks of treatment
Comparison on effect of pain
1 secondary outcome
Neck disability index
Time frame: Baseline and after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment
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 8 Jun 2026.
- Background: PubMed 24980989Ramirez CA, Fernandes RP. The supraclavicular artery island and trapezius myocutaneous flaps in head and neck reconstruction. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2014 Aug;26(3):411-20. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2014.05.009. Epub 2014 Jun 26.
- Results publicationArshad MU, Jamshaid G, Khan B et al. (2021) Prevalence of Neck Pain related to working hours among Bankers: A cross-sectional Study: Neck Pain among Bankers. Pakistan BioMedical Journal 4(2): 229-232.
- Results publicationSung P-C, Chiu T and Wang Y (2024) Effects of physical activity intervention on reducing neck and upper extremity pain intensity for female office computer workers. International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering 21(2): 2023420.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
- 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 Bowen therapy and Myofascial release technique in people with Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain, run by University of Faisalabad 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 7 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 8 Jun 2026. 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?
Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) Goniometer (time frame: Baseline after 3 and 4 weeks of treatment). 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 NCT07613463, which also lists 3 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 8 Jun 2026.