CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Versus Stretching Exercises In Acute And Subacute Postural Neck Pain

Pakistan40 participantsStarted 2024-07-13

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 30 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Targeted population: Students of MBBS, Pharmacy and Doctor of physical therapy. * Age between 18 and 30 years * Patient having acute or subacute postural neck pain * Acute postural neck pain should not last longer than 4weeks * Subacute postural neck pain should not last longer than 4-12 weeks. Exclusion Criteria: * Cervicogenic headaches * Musculoskeletal disorders involve the nerve root compression, i.e.; (Intervertebral disc dysfunction and derangement syndrome) * Whiplash associated disorders * Fibromyalgia * Spinal cord injury * Neurological disorders i.e.; (Multiple sclerosis, Young Parkinsonism etc.)

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

Visual Analog Scale

Timeframe: 03 weeks (1st, 8th, 15th, 21st day)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06221566

SponsorDow University of Health Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-11-26

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 30 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.