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to assess which technique is more effective or beneficial to reduce pain, disability, range of motion, and forward head posture in collegiate students.

To compare the effect of Pilates method versus Muscle Energy Technique along with conventional therapy for forward head posture in collegiate students - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/05/086756
Enrollment
54
Registered
2025-05-13
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: M953- Acquired deformity of neck

Interventions

Intervention1: Pilates method: 8 week/3 session/, 2 sets of 8- 10 repetitions Control Intervention1: Muscle Energy Technique: 8 weeks/3 session/3-5 repetitions

Sponsors

Mansi Rana
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: craniovertebral angle less than 50 degrees neck pain within the last 3 months. NPRS score between 3 to 7. Restricted Cervical ROM- Flexion less then 45degrees, Extension less then 45degrees, Lateral Flexion less then 45 degrees Rotation less then 70degrees

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Rheumatoid Arthritis 2.Cervical Instability 3.Trauma to cervical spine within past 1 year 4.Cervical spine surgery within past 1 year 5.Cervical radiculopathy 6.Cervical disc pathology 7.Congenital spinal deformities 8.Subjects on analgesics or steroids for pain relief

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
cv angle NPRS NDI cervical range of motionTimepoint: at baseline 4 week and 8 week—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Numerical Pain Rating Scale, the Neck Deformity Index, the craniovertebral angle, CROM (universal goniometer).Timepoint: 8weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMansi Rana

Shri Guru Ram Rai University school of Para medical and Allied Heath sciences

drnirajkumar25@gmail.com7895795277

Outcome results

None listed

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