Effects of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides Combined With Kinesiotaping in Patients With Chron… (NCT06437483) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides Combined With Kinesiotaping in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Pakistan42 participantsStarted 2023-11-10
Plain-language summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial and its purpose is to determine the combined effects of sustained natural apophyseal glides and kinesiotaping on pain, range of motion and neck disability in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Mechanical Neck Pain
* Age range: 18-40 years
* Both males and females
* Having pain from at least last 3 months (chronic)
* Pain score greater than 3 on NPRS
* Pain and limitation on neck moverment
Exclusion criteria :
* Recent surgery of spine, Temporomandibular joint or shoulder in the previous 12 months.
* Open wound around neck.
* History of traumatic injuries or fractures in the cervical spine.
* History of neurological and cardiac pathologies.
* History of some serious pathologies (e.g., malignancy, inflammatory disorder etc.).
* History of cervical or shoulder neurological movement disorder.
* Cervical spondylolisthesis, cervical radiculopathy, and spinal stenosis.
* Vascular syndromes such as basilar insufficiency.
* Diagnosed psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression.
* Interventions including medications, exercise or physical therapy in the last 3 months.
* Any other condition that contraindicates kinesiotaping such as skin sensitivity.
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.