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Effect of SCM & Scalene muscle release for Chronic Neck pain

Effectiveness of Active release Techniques on Sternocleidomastoid & Scalene muscle for Chronic Neck pain

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/081460
Enrollment
30
Registered
2025-02-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M256- Stiffness of joint, not elsewhereclassified

Interventions

Intervention1: Active release technique on Sternocleidomastoid and Scalene muscle of the neck: Active release technique on Sternocleidomastoid and Scalene muscle for chronic neck pain Control Interven

Sponsors

Md Ashfaquzzaman
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18-50 years old, both male and female will be included. Chronic neck pain for at least 3 months. Average neck pain intensity of at least 3 on a 0-10 Numerical Rating Scale. No history of cervical spine surgery. No significant neurological deficits. No evidence of cervical spine fracture or instability. No recent trauma to the cervical spine. No inflammatory or infectious conditions of the cervical spine. No radicular pain (pain radiating down the arm). No contraindications to exercise (e.g., severe. cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension). Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Current participation in any other neck pain treatment program. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Participation in contact sports or high-risk activities. Severe psychiatric conditions. Cognitive or intellectual impairments. Difficulty communicating or cooperating with researchers. Unwillingness or inability to comply with the study protocol.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To investigate the effectiveness of sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscle active release techniques for chronic neck pain and improving associated function in individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain.Timepoint: 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
pain reduction, increase ROM of neck, to check neck disabilityTimepoint: 4weeks

Countries

Bangladesh

Contacts

Public ContactMd Ashfaquzzaman

Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed

anwar_physiobd@yahoo.com01730059633

Outcome results

None listed

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