Efficacy Of Instrument Assisted Soft Mobilisation Over Myofascial Release Technique In Individuals With Non Specific Chronic Neck Pain
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 66
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Pain intensity(VAS)
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The current study will be performed after the approval of the Ethical Committee. Informed consent will be obtained from each subject included in this study. All patients will be subjected to the following: History taking and full clinical examination (general and local neck examination).Pain assessment will be conducted using the VAS (0–10 scale).Subjects will be assessed for the presence or absence of MTrPs. This will include the presence of a palpable taut band in a muscle, the presence of a hypersensitive point in a taut band, a twitch in a muscle caused by palpation, referred pain produced as a result of compression on a tender point, and/or the presence of a classical referred pain pattern. The pressure algometer will then be applied perpendicular to the trigger point. The subject will be asked to report when he/she first feels discomfort. The compression will then be stopped, and the value on the algometer screen will be recorded. The average of three readings, with an interval of 1 minute between the trials, will be recorded. Assessment of pain, function,endurance and pain pressure threshold will be performed pre- and post-treatment.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 60.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Diagnosis Nonspecific chronic neck pain lasting at least 12 weeks without a specific pathological cause.
- •Age Range 18–60 years.
- •Pain Intensity Moderate pain (VAS score: 3–7 out of 10).
- •Functional Impairment Functional limitations in daily activities due to neck pain, assessed by the Neck Disability Index (NDI).
- •Trigger Points Presence of active or latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) identified by clinical palpation.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Specific Neck Pain Neck pain caused by specific conditions (e.g., cervical radiculopathy, myelopathy, fractures, systemic inflammatory conditions).
- •Neurological Disorders Presence of nerve root compression signs (e.g., numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness).
- •Recent Surgery/Trauma History of neck or upper limb surgery or acute trauma within the last 6 months.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Pain intensity(VAS)
Time Frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
Secondary Outcomes
- pain pressure threshold
- endurance
- cervical range of motion(Baseline & 4 weeks)
Investigators
Mohanasundaram K
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research