Comparative Effect of Passive Release Technique vs Cervical Manipulation in the Treatment of Chronic Mechanical Neck Pai

Phase 1

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: PACTR201910688942182
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Johannesburg Health Science Ethics Committee

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-10-11
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Other
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Male or female participants between the ages of 18 and 40 years old to exclude any degenerative diseases that will alter the study results.Present with signs and symptoms of chronic mechanical neck pain including pain perceived anywhere in the posterior region of the cervical spine which is present for three months or more.Presence of an active trigger point in the trapezius muscle, which may cause local or referred pain in the neck.At least one cervical spine anterior rotary restriction with a decreased range of motion of the facet joint determined by using motion palpation.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants who present with any contra-indications to chiropractic manipulation of the cervical
spine and passive release technique as determined by history taking,
physical examination and cervical spine regional examination.
Participants who present with any pre-existing conditions or a history of trauma to the cervical
spine.
Participants who are already receiving treatment to the cervical spine or active myofascial trigger points of the trapezius muscle.Participants taking any analgesic or anti-inflammatory medication which will alter the results of the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Possible outcomes to this study could show an additive effect of passive release technique of the upper trapezius muscle with chiropractic manipulation of the cervical spine in the treatment for the relief of symptoms caused by chronic mechanical neck pain.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
if both treatments are as effective as each other in the treatment for the relief of symptoms caused by chronic mechanical neck pain.