Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Versus Stretching Exercises In Acute And Subacute Postural Neck Pain

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cervical Pain
• Interventions: Other: Muscle Energy Technique; Other: Stretching Exercises

• Registration Number: NCT06221566
• Lead Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences

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 exercises in acute and subacute postural neck pain.

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.

Intervention: This study will identify effects of two intervention approaches. The Experimental group consists of muscle energy technique (MET) for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck. The Control group will receive a stretching exercises program for upper trapezius and levetor scapulae muscle of neck.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2023-12
• Study First Submitted: 2024-01-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-01-22
• Study First Posted: 2024-01-24
• Study Start: 2024-07-13
• Primary Completion: 2024-11-26
• Study Completion: 2024-11-26
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-12-10
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• 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 Criteria

• 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.)

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Group A	Muscle Energy Technique	Muscle energy technique (MET)
Group B	Stretching Exercises	Stretching exercise program

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analog Scale	03 weeks (1st, 8th, 15th, 21st day)	The pain intensity is measured subjectively on a scale of 0 to 10 cm, where '0 cm' indicates the absence of pain and '10 cm' signifies excruciating pain. Increasing in score suggests worst pain intensity.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Nida Naqi; 🇵🇰 Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan