Effect of MET vs Neck Calliet Exercises on Neck Pain and Disability in Nurses (NCT07138807) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of MET vs Neck Calliet Exercises on Neck Pain and Disability in Nurses
Pakistan38 participantsStarted 2025-08-15
Plain-language summary
This study compares the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) and Neck Calliet Exercises in managing mechanical neck pain and associated disability due to trapezius trigger points among nurses. A total of 38 female nurses were randomly assigned to two intervention groups, each receiving therapy for four weeks. Pain, cervical range of motion, and disability outcomes were assessed.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female nurses
* Between 18 and 30 years of age
* Having mechanical neck discomfort that is confined to the cervical or bilateral scapular regions (pain level must be 3-5 VAS)
* There must be at least one trigger point in trapezius muscle
* The participant must be ready to participate No clinical therapy for neck pain must have been performed in the preceding month
Exclusion Criteria:
* A recent medical history including surgery on the shoulder or neck
* Signs of myelopathy in the clinic or radiculopathy
* Diagnosed Fibromyalgia syndrome, psychiatric problems
* Pregnancy
* Cervical stenosis, malignancy (cervical, breast cancer)
* Thoracic outlet syndrome
* Vestibulobasilar artery syndrome
* Whiplash injury
* Diagnosis of migraine
* Diabetes type I, systematic illness of cardio-respiratory system
* Congenital deformities affecting the spine, shoulders, and limbs
* Osteoporosis of cervical spine or cervical myeloma
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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