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