Comparing Effectiveness of Two Treatment Strategies by Using Taping and other Using Muscle Energy in Patients having Neck Muscle pain and Spasm

Taping vs MET in Unilateral Trapezitis among Young Adults- A Comparative Study - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/10/058376

Enrollment

Registered

2023-10-06

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: M799- Soft tissue disorder, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Kinesio-taping Application: Kinesio-tape will be applied from insertion to origin of the Trapezius Muscle in shape of I with the muscle placed in stretched position. Tape will remain in

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients having neck pain with unilateral upper trapezius trigger points 2. Duration of pain less than 3 months 3. Age group- 20 to 40 years. 4. Inability to complete cervical ROM in any of the degrees of freedom

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Fracture of cervical spine 2. Radiating type of neck pain 3. Any neurological impairment 4. Any acquired or congenital conditions of spine and shoulder 5. History of surgery of the cervical spine/ shoulder

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1.PAIN: The visual analog scale (VAS) 2.CERVICAL RANGE OF MOTION: Cervical range of motion is measured using universal goniometer. Timepoint: Baseline 4 th day 7 th day	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Jaya Varma PT

Seth G S Medical College, KEM Hospital

varma28799@gmail.com02224107000

Outcome results

None listed

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