CompletedNot Applicable

Myofascial Release With and Without Autogenic Inhibition Muscle Energy Technique in Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain

Pakistan44 participantsStarted 2025-01-13

Plain-language summary

The study was conducted to determine the effects of myofascial release therapy with and without autogenic inhibition muscle energy technique in patients with non-specific chronic neck pain.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 45 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Neck pain for at least 3 months * Pain intensity on NPRS between 4 to 7 * Limited neck range of motion * Use of computer for at least 2 hours daily * Negative Sharp-Purser and alar ligaments test (to rule out atlantoaxial instability, integrity of transverse and alar ligaments) Exclusion Criteria: * History of trauma * Cervical spine fracture * Open neck surgery * Cervical radiculopathy * Paresthesia * Cervical myelopathy * Rheumatoid Arthritis * Ankylosing Spondylitis * Multiple Sclerosis * Fibromyalgia * Hemorrhage tendency and/or anticoagulation treatment * Whiplash Injury

What they're measuring

Numeric Pain Rating Scale

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

Neck Disability Index

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07331571

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-31

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