Effect of INIT on Cervical Proprioception in Patients With Forward Head Posture (NCT06732700) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of INIT on Cervical Proprioception in Patients With Forward Head Posture
Pakistan42 participantsStarted 2024-04-18
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique on Cervical Proprioception in Patients with Forward Head Posture. A randomized control trial was conducted at Riphah International University, Gulberg Green Campus, Islamabad. The sample size was 42 calculated through G-Power. The participants were divided into two interventional groups each having 21 participants. The study duration was six months. Sampling technique applied was Non-probability Purposive sampling for recruitment. Only 18 to 40 years participants with CVA angle less than 50 degree were included in the study. Tools used in this study are Inclinometer, Mobile phone, Labtop, Kinovea Software, NPRS Scale, Laser Beam. Data was collected at Baseline, after 1st session at the end of 2nd week and 4th week. Data analyzed through SPSS version 23.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Both Male and Female patients
* CVA less than 50 degree
* Age 18-40 years
* Neck pain for more than 3 months
* NPRS \> 3
* Decreased Cervical ROMs
* Active trigger points in following muscles (Upper Trapezius, Sternocleidomastoid, Levator Scapulae)
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of cervical or facial trauma or surgery.
* Congenital anomalies of spine such as scoliosis.
* Systemic arthritis.
* Any disorder of Central Nervous System.
* Patients with cognitive deficit
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
1
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Timeframe: 40 minutes session, thrice a week for 4 weeks.
2
Cranio-vertebral Angle
Timeframe: 40 minutes session, thrice a week for 4 weeks.
3
Cervical Joint Position Error Test
Timeframe: 40 minutes session, thrice a week for 4 weeks.
4
Cervical Range of Motion
Timeframe: 40 minutes session, thrice a week for 4 weeks.