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Effect of activating a muscle against resistance on First Rib in Patients with Mechanical Neck Pain

Effect of Muscle Energy Technique on First Rib in Patients with Mechanical Neck Pain

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/12/048003
Enrollment
48
Registered
2022-12-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-01-09

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M628- Other specified disorders of muscle

Interventions

Intervention1: Conventional Neck Protocol: DAY 1 and 2 Steam (15 mins) Cervical Range of Motion Exercises (10 reps) Chin tucks with towel (15 reps) Stretching of (3 sets-10 sec each): a)Upper Trapezi

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: a)Male or female patient with neck pain b)Pain should be at least more than 6 weeks old c)Age between 18-50 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a)Congenital Conditions of Cervical spine and First Rib b)Patients who have radicular symptoms c)Known case of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome d)Neck Pain associated with vertigo e)Previous neck surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Numeric Pain Rating Scale Range of Motion using Bubble inclinometerTimepoint: Baseline and post 6 sessions of intervention Baseline and post 6 sessions of intervention—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Craniocervical Flexion TestTimepoint: Baseline and post 6 sessions of intervention;Craniovertebral Angle Measurement using Photographic postural analysisTimepoint: Baseline and post 6 sessions of intervention;Neck Disability IndexTimepoint: Baseline and post 6 sessions of intervention—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Charmi Shah

SVKM NMIMS Sunandan Divatia School of Science

khadijeh.menai@nmims.edu9823390277

Outcome results

None listed

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