Effect of instrument on mouth opening in patients with severe neck pain

Effect of Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on mouth opening in patients with chronic neck pain: A Randomised controlled trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/05/066772

Enrollment

Registered

2024-05-03

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M799- Soft tissue disorder, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization: IASTM 2 sessions in a week with Hot Pack stretching and neck isometric for 5 days a week for 30 minutes duration for 4 weeks Control Interv

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals with chronic neck pain with difficulty in mouth opening. At least two to three trigger points in Neck flexors and Extensors.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with cervical radiculopathy, History of neck surgery. Diagnosis of systematic disease like Ankylosing Spondylitis, Spinal deformities. H/O cardiovascular diseases, Neurological diseases. Conditions contraindicated for IASTM technique like open wounds, unhealed fracture (cervical) , Skin hypersensitivity, hematoma

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Numerical pain rating scale Vernier Caliper Timepoint: Pre 0th week post 4th week	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
not applicable Timepoint: not applicable	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSuraj Chavan

Dr. D. Y. Patil college of Physiotherapy

roopa.desai@dpu.edu.in9890992383

Outcome results

None listed

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