CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison Of Direct Myofascial Release And Bowen's Technique For Non-Specific Neck Pain

Pakistan30 participantsStarted 2021-02-15

Plain-language summary

Neck pain is described as pain in the neck region that may or may not radiate to both the upper limbs and that will last for at least one day. Non-specific neck pain is the common cause of neck symptoms that is mainly due to mechanical causes, postural problem, depression, anxiety or occupational activities. Poor posture causes abnormal muscle loading and muscle injury

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic non-specific neck pain ≥ 3 months without symptoms radiating to the upper limbs * Presence of a maximum of 1-2 active Myofascial Trigger Points * Pain of more than 3 on a NPRS * For the diagnosis of a Trigger Point, compliance with the following criteria: * (1) A hypersensitive spot in a palpable taut band, * (2) Palpable or visible local twitch on pincer palpation * (3) Reproduction of referred pain elicited by palpation of the sensitive spot. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy * Neck Pain due to trauma, fractures, or whiplash; neoplasia, severe osteoporosis, infectious, or inflammatory processes; * Patients with pacemakers, congenital anomalies, previous neck surgery * Patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Numeric pain rating scale

Timeframe: for two weeks

Goniometer for Cervical Range of Motion

Timeframe: for two weeks

Neck Disability Index

Timeframe: for two weeks

Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS)

Timeframe: for two weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05074641

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-01-20

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.