Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Versus Stretching Exercises In Acute And Subacute Postural Neck Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Dow University of Health Sciences
Conditions:
Cervical Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-30 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will provide better evidence that which technique is more effective in acute and subacute postural neck pain. To find out the effectiveness of Muscle energy technique (MET) and stretching e...
Detailed Description
Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial Study Setting: The study will be conducted at the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan. In...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Targeted population: Students of MBBS, Pharmacy and Doctor of physical therapy.
- Age between 18 and 30 years
- Patient having acute or subacute postural neck pain
- Acute postural neck pain should not last longer than 4weeks
- Subacute postural neck pain should not last longer than 4-12 weeks.
Exclusion
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Musculoskeletal disorders involve the nerve root compression, i.e.; (Intervertebral disc dysfunction and derangement syndrome)
- Whiplash associated disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Spinal cord injury
- Neurological disorders i.e.; (Multiple sclerosis, Young Parkinsonism etc.)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 13 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 26 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06221566
Start Date
July 13 2024
End Date
November 26 2024
Last Update
December 13 2024
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Nida Naqi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan