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Effects of mulligan mobilization and dry needling on mechanical neck pain: a randomised controlled trial

EFFECT OF CERVICAL SNAGs Vs DRY NEEDLING IN MECHANICAL NECK PAIN: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/03/050722
Enrollment
33
Registered
2023-03-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-10-16

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M953- Acquired deformity of neck

Interventions

Intervention1: mulligan cervical snags: sustained apophyseal glides at painful cervical area (6-10 reps) 3 sets with exercises 30-45 mins intervention Control Intervention1: dry needling: Dry needling

Sponsors

KAHER institute of physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All gender participants age between 20-45 years with mechanical neck pain. Individuals having localized neck pain and stiffness Craniovertebral angle: Pain reported on VAS score >3/10 in neck region

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Diagnosed with Neural disorders due to prolapsed intervertebral disc in cervical region. Any trauma or localised infection in neck region. Trypanophobia (fear of needle). Severe osteoporosis Malignancies Diagnosed with upper motor neuron diseases, cervical stenosis and metabolic diseases in bone and joints. Participants with history of surgery in cervical spine region within a year. Ongoing radiotherapy, chemotherapy, steroid therapy or anti coagulants

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
visual analogue scale digital inclinometer pressure algometer neck disability indexTimepoint: pre-baseline post-intervention after 2 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactVaibhav Bharat Ghodake

KLE institute of physiotherapy

anandheggannavar@klekipt.edu.in9945282896

Outcome results

None listed

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