Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:18 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-03-17 @ 4:17 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06221566
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2024-12-13
First Post:
2024-01-06
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Versus Stretching Exercises In Acute And Subacute Postural Neck Pain
Sponsor:
Organization:
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Increasing in score suggests worst pain intensity."}]}, 'oversightModule': {'oversightHasDmc': True, 'isFdaRegulatedDrug': False, 'isFdaRegulatedDevice': False}, 'conditionsModule': {'keywords': ['Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)', 'Static stretching exercises', 'Visual analog scale'], 'conditions': ['Cervical Pain']}, 'referencesModule': {'references': [{'pmid': '686873', 'type': 'RESULT', 'citation': '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.'}, {'pmid': '21665126', 'type': 'RESULT', 'citation': 'Hoy 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.'}]}, 'descriptionModule': {'briefSummary': '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.', 'detailedDescription': '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.\n\nIntervention: 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.'}, 'eligibilityModule': {'sex': 'ALL', 'stdAges': ['ADULT'], 'maximumAge': '30 Years', 'minimumAge': '18 Years', 'healthyVolunteers': False, 'eligibilityCriteria': 'Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Targeted population: Students of MBBS, Pharmacy and Doctor of physical therapy.\n* Age between 18 and 30 years\n* Patient having acute or subacute postural neck pain\n* Acute postural neck pain should not last longer than 4weeks\n* Subacute postural neck pain should not last longer than 4-12 weeks.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Cervicogenic headaches\n* Musculoskeletal disorders involve the nerve root compression, i.e.; (Intervertebral disc dysfunction and derangement syndrome)\n* Whiplash associated disorders\n* Fibromyalgia\n* Spinal cord injury\n* Neurological disorders i.e.; (Multiple sclerosis, Young Parkinsonism etc.)'}, 'identificationModule': {'nctId': 'NCT06221566', 'briefTitle': 'Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Versus Stretching Exercises In Acute And Subacute Postural Neck Pain', 'organization': {'class': 'OTHER', 'fullName': 'Dow University of Health Sciences'}, 'officialTitle': 'Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Versus Stretching Exercises In Acute And Subacute Postural Neck Pain. A Randomized Controlled Trial', 'orgStudyIdInfo': {'id': 'NNaqi'}}, 'armsInterventionsModule': {'armGroups': [{'type': 'EXPERIMENTAL', 'label': 'Group A', 'description': 'Muscle energy technique (MET)', 'interventionNames': ['Other: Muscle Energy Technique']}, {'type': 'ACTIVE_COMPARATOR', 'label': 'Group B', 'description': 'Stretching exercise program', 'interventionNames': ['Other: Stretching Exercises']}], 'interventions': [{'name': 'Muscle Energy Technique', 'type': 'OTHER', 'description': 'Muscle energy technique (MET) for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck with 7 to 10 second hold, 3 to 5 repetitions.\n\nTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with Cold pack.\n\nHome exercise program (HEP) will receive by both the groups which will be not supervised by the principal investigator or any other investigator.', 'armGroupLabels': ['Group A']}, {'name': 'Stretching Exercises', 'type': 'OTHER', 'description': 'Stretching exercises program for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck with 10 second hold, 15 repetitions.\n\nTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with Cold pack.\n\nHome exercise program (HEP) will receive by both the groups which will be not supervised by the principal investigator or any other investigator.', 'armGroupLabels': ['Group B']}]}, 'contactsLocationsModule': {'locations': [{'city': 'Karachi', 'state': 'Sindh', 'country': 'Pakistan', 'facility': 'Nida Naqi', 'geoPoint': {'lat': 24.8608, 'lon': 67.0104}}], 'overallOfficials': [{'name': 'NIDA NAQI, MSAPT', 'role': 'PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR', 'affiliation': 'Dow University of Health Sciences'}]}, 'sponsorCollaboratorsModule': {'leadSponsor': {'name': 'Dow University of Health Sciences', 'class': 'OTHER'}, 'responsibleParty': {'type': 'SPONSOR'}}}}