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A comparative study between two techniques to improve range of movement in patients after head and neck cancer surgery

Comparative study of the effectiveness of muscle energy technique v/s active range of motion exercises on shoulder function after modified radical neck dissection surgery- A Randomised Clinical Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2017/03/008072
Enrollment
90
Registered
2017-03-14
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- patients with Head and Neck cancer who underwent Modified Radical Neck Dissection

Interventions

Intervention1: Muscle energy technique: All the range of motion restrictions at the shoulder would be dealt with, using Muscle energy technique (post isometric relaxation) 10 repetitions in 1 set, 2 s

Sponsors

Anmol Thomas
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: all genders, age 30-65 years, people who underwent modified radical neck dissection post surgical day 3-5 onwards

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: previous fracture/ surgery to the shoulder, rotator cuff injuries, recurrent shoulder dislocations

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain- Visual analogue scale (VAS) Range of motion- GoniometerTimepoint: VAS score after 10 days Range of motion measure after 10 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Global rating of change scaleTimepoint: Global rating of change scale score after 10 days of treatment—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAnmol Thomas

Father Muller Medical College

cheri8585@gmail.com08242238290

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026