CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Thoracic Manipulation and Muscle Energy Technique in Non-specific Mechanical Neck Pain

Pakistan30 participantsStarted 2022-04-01

Plain-language summary

To compare the effects of Thoracic manipulation and MET in relieving pain.in improving Range of motion and in improving functional disability.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who present with a primary complaint of mechanical neck pain (defined as pain in the region between the superior nuchal line and first thoracic spinous process) with limited Range of motion. * Patients with non-radiating neck pain of moderate intensity scoring 4-8 on the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS). * Subacute or chronic cases (4 -12 weeks) * Have a Neck Disability Index (NDI) score of 20% or greater (10 points or greater on a 0-to-50 scale) * Dull aching neck pain increased by sustained postures, neck movement Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a positive history of trauma, fracture or surgery of the cervical spine. * Neck pain with radiation to the arm and upper extremity * Diagnosed cases of torticollis, and scoliosis * History of osteoporosis, Any heart disease * Taken previous physiotherapy session.

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?

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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: three weeks

Inclinometer

Timeframe: three weeks

Neck Disability Index

Timeframe: three weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05315076

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-02-01

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Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 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.