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Upper Cervical Mobilization Versus Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique in Patients With Levator Scapulae Syndrome

60 participantsStarted 2025-10-20

Plain-language summary

the study will be conducted to answer the following research question: is there a difference between the effect of upper cervical mobilization and integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique of levator scapulae muscle in patients with levator scapulae syndrome?

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Patients with a primary complaint of chronic neck pain (assessed by VAS) for more than 3 months.
. Subjects with pain provocation and reduced mobility at the upper cervical segment (assessed by passive accessory intervertebral movements (PAIVMs) and reduced mobility at cervical spine (assessed by CROM) will be included in the study.
. Participants will be recruited from both genders with age ranged from 18 to 45 years old, and BMI from 18 to 30kg/m2

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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What they're measuring

pain pressure threshold of trigger points

Timeframe: up to 4 weeks

Measurement of Neck Functional Disability Level using the Arabic Version of Neck Disability Index

Timeframe: up to 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07208396

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-05

Contact for this trial

Amira E Sadek, master

01032808569 amerasadek21@gmail.com

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