Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 11:43 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 9:34 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07189351
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2025-09-23
First Post:
2025-08-28
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Comparing Muscle Energy Technique and Bowen Therapy for Pain, Movement, and Disability in Text Neck Syndrome
Sponsor:
Organization:
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Each section is scored on a 0 to 5 rating scale, in which zero means 'No pain' and 5 means 'Worst imaginable pain'. Points summed to a total score"}]}, 'oversightModule': {'oversightHasDmc': True, 'isFdaRegulatedDrug': False, 'isFdaRegulatedDevice': False}, 'conditionsModule': {'conditions': ['Text Neck Syndrome']}, 'descriptionModule': {'briefSummary': "This study compared the effects of Muscle Energy Technique and Bowen Therapy on patients with Text Neck Syndrome's pain, function ROM, and posture. Today, text neck syndrome is a growing issue. The majority of us experience this unpleasant condition to some extent. There is no study that has compared the effects of muscle energy technique and Bowen therapy, although they can both be quite effective in helping individuals with text neck syndrome reduce their discomfort, improve their range of motion, and improve their functional impairment. So, the goal of this study was to compare the two treatments' results in order to determine whether one was a better method for treating text neck syndrome patients' discomfort by enhancing range of motion and functional impairment."}, 'eligibilityModule': {'sex': 'ALL', 'stdAges': ['ADULT'], 'maximumAge': '35 Years', 'minimumAge': '18 Years', 'healthyVolunteers': False, 'eligibilityCriteria': 'Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* • Age 18-35 years\n\n * Both genders\n * Using smart phone more than 4 hours per day and pain from last 6 months.\n * Neck disability index greater than 10. (Seemal et al., 2022)\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* • Subjects who had signs of recent surgery.\n\n * Whiplash injury or open wounds.\n * Cervical spine pathologies like radiculopathies, disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, sensory changes in neck region..\n * Deformities like torticollis.\n * Any inflammatory or malignant type of pain.'}, 'identificationModule': {'nctId': 'NCT07189351', 'briefTitle': 'Comparing Muscle Energy Technique and Bowen Therapy for Pain, Movement, and Disability in Text Neck Syndrome', 'organization': {'class': 'OTHER', 'fullName': 'University of Lahore'}, 'officialTitle': 'Comparative Effects of Muscle Energy Technique and Bowen Therapy on Pain, Range of Motion, and Functional Disability in Patients With Text Neck Syndrome', 'orgStudyIdInfo': {'id': 'Asma'}}, 'armsInterventionsModule': {'armGroups': [{'type': 'EXPERIMENTAL', 'label': 'Bowen Therapy with Hot Pack', 'description': 'Participants in this group received a hot pack followed by Bowen Therapy in prone lying position. Treatment was administered on alternate days for 6 weeks, with each session lasting 15-20 minutes. Assessments were performed at baseline, week 3, and week 6, with a follow-up at 3 weeks post-treatment.', 'interventionNames': ['Other: Bowen Therapy', 'Other: Muscle Energy Technique (Post-Isometric Relaxation)']}, {'type': 'EXPERIMENTAL', 'label': 'Muscle Energy Technique with Hot Pack', 'description': 'Participants in this group received a hot pack applied to the neck and upper back area for 7-10 minutes, followed by Muscle Energy Technique (Post-Isometric Relaxation) for the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, scalenus, and sternocleidomastoid muscles in supine lying position. Each contraction lasted 5 seconds followed by 3 seconds of relaxation, with 5 repetitions per muscle. Treatment was given on alternate days for 6 weeks, with assessments at baseline, week 3, and week 6, and a follow-up after 3 weeks.', 'interventionNames': ['Other: Bowen Therapy', 'Other: Muscle Energy Technique (Post-Isometric Relaxation)']}], 'interventions': [{'name': 'Bowen Therapy', 'type': 'OTHER', 'description': 'Participants received a hot pack, followed by Bowen Therapy performed in prone lying position on a plinth. Bowen moves were applied to soft tissues and muscles of the neck and upper back, aiming to reduce muscle tension and pain. Sessions lasted 15-20 minutes, administered on alternate days for 6 weeks. Assessments were conducted at baseline, 3rd week, 6th week, and at 3-week follow-up.', 'armGroupLabels': ['Bowen Therapy with Hot Pack', 'Muscle Energy Technique with Hot Pack']}, {'name': 'Muscle Energy Technique (Post-Isometric Relaxation)', 'type': 'OTHER', 'description': 'Participants received a hot pack applied over the neck and upper back area for 7-10 minutes, followed by Muscle Energy Technique in supine lying position. Post-isometric relaxation was used for upper trapezius, levator scapulae, scalenus, and sternocleidomastoid muscles. A moderate isometric contraction was held for 5 seconds, followed by 3 seconds of relaxation, with 5 repetitions per muscle. Sessions were given on alternate days for 6 weeks. Assessments were performed at baseline, 3rd week, 6th week, and at 3-week follow-up.', 'armGroupLabels': ['Bowen Therapy with Hot Pack', 'Muscle Energy Technique with Hot Pack']}]}, 'sponsorCollaboratorsModule': {'leadSponsor': {'name': 'University of Lahore', 'class': 'OTHER'}, 'responsibleParty': {'type': 'PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR', 'investigatorTitle': 'Dr.Aqsa Majeed', 'investigatorFullName': 'Aqsa Majeed', 'investigatorAffiliation': 'University of Lahore'}}}}