FindTrial
Sign In

Immediate effect of neural tissue mobilization technique on cervical pain and range of motion in individuals with neck pain.

Immediate effect of neurodynamic mobilization on pain, pressure sensitivity and cervical range of motion in individuals with upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome â?? A single blinded randomized controlled trial. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/05/086272
Enrollment
40
Registered
2025-05-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-05-26

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M95-M95- Other disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Interventions

Intervention1: Standard physiotherapy protocol along with Neurodynamic mobilization: a. Treatment will be started with application of hydrocollator for 10 min over the upper trapezius region. b. This

Sponsors

KJ Somaiya College of Physiotherapy Sion
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals in the age group of 18 to 40 years having unilateral or bilateral (more severe side in case of bilateral) myofascial pain syndrome of upper trapezius, Having minimum pain intensity 30mm based on VAS, Presence of at least one active trigger point in upper trapezius based on Simonâ??s criteria which included 1-taut band in upper trapezius muscle, 2- point sensitive to touch in upper trapezius muscle, 3- recognition of spreading pain in upper trapezius muscle after the application of pressure on the trigger points (posterior and lateral of cervical spine, temporal, supraorbital, maxillary, and mandibular areas on the affected side) (2). Patients who are willing to participate and will give consent for the same.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Any diagnosed inflammatory condition (eg: rheumatoid disease) 2)Fracture or dislocation of cervical vertebrae 3)Any diagnosed pathology related to cervical spine or shoulder 4)Recent Cervical spine or shoulder surgery 5)Radiculopathy or neuropathy affecting upper extremity 6)cognitive impairments that prevent them from following instructions 7)Patients undergoing treatment over the last 3 months targeting the trigger points.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) 2.Pressure algometer 3.Cervical range of motion - Lateral flexion ,RotationTimepoint: 1. pre assessment -- baseline assessment will we done immediately prior to giving intervention 2. post-assessment -- Immediately after giving the intervention assessment will be done—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Rupali Shevalkar

KJ Somaiya College of Physiotherapy Sion

rupali.salvi@somaiya.edu8898737701

Outcome results

None listed

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