Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years - 30Years
FEMALE
NCT07138807

Effect of MET vs Neck Calliet Exercises on Neck Pain and Disability in Nurses

Led by University of Faisalabad · Updated on 2025-09-12

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Participants Needed

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Research Sites

6 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

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.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Effect of MET vs Neck Calliet Exercises on Neck Pain and Disability in Nurses

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years - 30Years
FEMALE

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Female nurses
  • Between 18 and 30 years of age
  • Mechanical neck discomfort confined to the cervical or bilateral scapular regions with pain level 3-5 on VAS
  • At least one trigger point in trapezius muscle
  • No clinical therapy for neck pain in the preceding month
  • Ready to participate in the study
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Recent surgery on the shoulder or neck
  • Signs of myelopathy or radiculopathy
  • Diagnosed Fibromyalgia syndrome or psychiatric problems
  • Pregnancy
  • Cervical stenosis or malignancy (cervical, breast cancer)
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Vestibulobasilar artery syndrome
  • Whiplash injury
  • Diagnosis of migraine
  • Type I diabetes or cardio-respiratory systemic illness
  • Congenital deformities affecting spine, shoulders, or limbs
  • Osteoporosis of cervical spine or cervical myeloma

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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The University of Faisalabad

Faisalabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 38000

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Research Team

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Fiza Tariq, MSPT

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How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

SINGLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

2

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