Non Specific Neck PainNCT07907835
Comparative Effects Of Exercises Targeting Upper Trapezius In Patients With Non Specific Neck Pain
A study testing Myokinetic stretching and Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique in people with Non Specific Neck Pain, run by University of Management and Technology Lahore at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Group A includes Myokinetic stretching, it is a form of myofascial release technique in which the taut band is released by incorporating active or passive stretching with movement until the intended release from the tight band is accomplished. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 40 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Non Specific Neck Pain
- What is being tested?
- Myokinetic stretching and Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 34 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 25 Oct 2026to 31 Dec 2026
- 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
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Non-specific neck pain ≥ 20-40years old
- Tight band or trigger points in upper trapezius
- Both genders.
- Neck pain from more than months.
- NPRS scores 4-6
Who cannot join
- Malignancy or infection.
- History of trauma or fracture to cervical spine
- Vascular syndromes like basilar insufficiency.
- Pain radiating to upper extremities or cervical radiculopathy, disc herniation.
- Inflammatory arthropathies.
- Degenerative changes of cervical spine (cervical spondylosis) , spinal stenosis, or other diagnosed spinal pathologies.
- Cervical spine surgery
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Comparative Effects Of Myokinetic Stretching And Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique Targeting Upper Trapezius In Patients With Non Specific Neck Pain
Group A includes Myokinetic stretching, it is a form of myofascial release technique in which the taut band is released by incorporating active or passive stretching with movement until the intended release from the tight band is accomplished.
Group B includes Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, It combines three interventions: Muscle Energy Technique, Strain Counter-Strain, and Ischemic Compression.
- Conditions
- Non Specific Neck Pain
- Being tested
- Myokinetic stretching, Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique
- Keywords
- Myokinetic stretching, Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique, Upper trapezius, Non specific neck pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Myokinetic stretchingOther
Group A includes Myokinetic stretching, it is a form of myofascial release technique in which the taut band is released by incorporating active or passive stretching with movement until the intended release from the tight band is accomplished.
Integrated neuromuscular inhibition techniqueOther
Group B includes Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, It combines three interventions: Muscle Energy Technique, Strain Counter-Strain, and Ischemic Compression.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Myokinetic stretching | Experimental | Group A includes Myokinetic stretching, it is a form of myofascial release technique in which the taut band is released by incorporating active or passive stretching with movement until the intended release from the tight band is accomplished. Receives: Other: Myokinetic stretching |
| Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique | Active comparator | Group B includes Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, It combines three interventions: Muscle Energy Technique, Strain Counter-Strain, and Ischemic Compression Receives: Other: Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
• NPRS
11-point numeric scale with 0 representing No pain, 1-3 representing Mild Pain (nagging, annoying, interfering little with ADLs), 4-6 representing Moderate Pains (interferes significantly with ADLs), 7-10 representing Sever Pain (disabling, unable to perform.
Measured: Baseline and after 4 weeks
Neck Disability Index
It has total 10 domains Each domain is scored on a scale from 0 to 5, with higher scores indicating greater disability. The total score ranges from 0 to 50 and can also be expressed as a percentage of disability. Scores are generally interpreted as follows: 0-4 indicates no disability, 5-14 mild disability, 15-24 moderate disability, 25-34 severe disability, and 35 or higher complete disability.
Measured: Baseline and after 4 weeks
SMARTPHONE INCLINOMETER
Cervical range of motion (ROM) will be assessed using a smartphone inclinometer/clinometer application installed on a smartphone. The same smartphone device and application will be used throughout the study to maintain consistency of measurements.
Measured: Baseline and after 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Oct 2026
- Study start25 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Non Specific 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
- Model description
- Group A includes Myokinetic stretching, it is a form of myofascial release technique in which the taut band is released by incorporating active or passive stretching with movement until the intended release from the tight band is accomplished. Group B includes Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, It combines three interventions: Muscle Energy Technique, Strain Counter-Strain, and Ischemic Compression.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 34 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Management and Technology Lahore
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07907835
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- RE-171-2026
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 25 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 30 Oct 2026
- 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 30 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effects Of Myokinetic Stretching And Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique Targeting Upper Trapezius In Patients With Non Specific Neck Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07907835
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RE-171-2026
- Conditions
- Non Specific Neck Pain
- Keywords
- Myokinetic stretching, Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique, Upper trapezius, Non specific neck pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 34 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Management and Technology LahoreUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 30 Oct 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.
Group A includes Myokinetic stretching, it is a form of myofascial release technique in which the taut band is released by incorporating active or passive stretching with movement until the intended release from the tight band is accomplished.
Group B includes Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, It combines three interventions: Muscle Energy Technique, Strain Counter-Strain, and Ischemic Compression.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Group A includes Myokinetic stretching, it is a form of myofascial release technique in which the taut band is released by incorporating active or passive stretching with movement until the intended release from the tight band is accomplished. Group B includes Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, It combines three interventions: Muscle Energy Technique, Strain Counter-Strain, and Ischemic Compression.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Myokinetic stretching | Experimental | Other: Myokinetic stretchingGroup A includes Myokinetic stretching, it is a form of myofascial release technique in which the taut band is released by incorporating active or passive stretching with movement until the intended release from the tight band is accomplished. |
| Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique | Active comparator | Other: Integrated neuromuscular inhibition techniqueGroup B includes Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, It combines three interventions: Muscle Energy Technique, Strain Counter-Strain, and Ischemic Compression |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Non-specific neck pain ≥ 20-40years old
- Tight band or trigger points in upper trapezius
- Both genders.
- Neck pain from more than months.
- NPRS scores 4-6
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Malignancy or infection.
- History of trauma or fracture to cervical spine
- Vascular syndromes like basilar insufficiency.
- Pain radiating to upper extremities or cervical radiculopathy, disc herniation.
- Inflammatory arthropathies.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Myokinetic stretchingGroup A includes Myokinetic stretching, it is a form of myofascial release technique in which the taut band is released by incorporating active or passive stretching with movement until the intended release from the tight band is accomplished. | Other | Myokinetic stretching |
| Integrated neuromuscular inhibition techniqueGroup B includes Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, It combines three interventions: Muscle Energy Technique, Strain Counter-Strain, and Ischemic Compression. | Other | Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique |
Primary outcome
• NPRS
Time frame: Baseline and after 4 weeks
11-point numeric scale with 0 representing No pain, 1-3 representing Mild Pain (nagging, annoying, interfering little with ADLs), 4-6 representing Moderate Pains (interferes significantly with ADLs), 7-10 representing Sever Pain (disabling, unable to perform.
Neck Disability Index
Time frame: Baseline and after 4 weeks
It has total 10 domains Each domain is scored on a scale from 0 to 5, with higher scores indicating greater disability. The total score ranges from 0 to 50 and can also be expressed as a percentage of disability. Scores are generally interpreted as follows: 0-4 indicates no disability, 5-14 mild disability, 15-24 moderate disability, 25-34 severe disability, and 35 or higher complete disability.
SMARTPHONE INCLINOMETER
Time frame: Baseline and after 4 weeks
Cervical range of motion (ROM) will be assessed using a smartphone inclinometer/clinometer application installed on a smartphone. The same smartphone device and application will be used throughout the study to maintain consistency of measurements.
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 30 Oct 2026.
- 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.
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 Myokinetic stretching and Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique in people with Non Specific Neck Pain, run by University of Management and Technology Lahore 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 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Oct 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?
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?
• NPRS (time frame: Baseline and after 4 weeks). 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 30 Oct 2026.